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What is the probability that a prime number is spun when spinning a spinner with the numbers 1 to 15? |
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Determining the probability of a coin landing heads up by actually tossing a coin several times is an example of _____. |
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sample probability |
B. |
outcome probability |
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C. |
theoretical probability |
D. |
experimental probability |
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How many ways can you order a pizza if you pick one from each choice; 4 sizes, 3 different crusts, 5 kinds of cheese, and 12 toppings? |
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60 |
B. |
1440 |
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C. |
720 |
D. |
80 |
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A red number cube and a blue number cube are tossed. If each number cube is numbered 1 through 6, determine the probability of the red number cube showing a 4 and the blue number cube showing a 2. |
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Twenty-five chips, numbered 1 through 25, are placed in a box. Five chips are randomly selected without being replaced. What is the probability that all 5 chips have an odd number on them? |
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Juste has lived in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado. If the name of one of the states is picked randomly out of a bag containing the names of all 50, what are the chances that Juste has lived there? |
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Determining the probability of rolling a '4' or '5' on a number cube by examining the number of possible outcomes and the number of ways to roll a '4' or a '5' is an example of ___________. |
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A. |
sample probability |
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B. |
outcome probability |
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C. |
experimental probability |
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D. |
theoretical probability |
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You are going to order a one-topping pizza from your favorite pizzeria. You can get the pizza on thin crust, traditional crust, or deep-dish. The toppings you have to choose from are pepperoni, sausage, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and extra cheese. You also have to choose whether to pick it up or have it delivered. How many combinations are there for you to choose from? |
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11 |
B. |
40 |
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36 |
D. |
8 |
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Five coins are tossed. How many outcomes are there? |
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A. |
10 |
B. |
32 |
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C. |
16 |
D. |
20 |
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In one popular game, five number cubes are rolled at the same time. If the number cubes are kept separate, what is the total possible number of outcomes? |
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15,625 |
B. |
360 |
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C. |
30 |
D. |
7,776 |
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11. |
Compute 10! |
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A. |
362,880 |
B. |
3,628,800 |
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C. |
36,288,000 |
D. |
36,288 |
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You have an assignment for an art class to paint a painting using only four colors. Visiting an art store, you find 20 colors from which to choose. How many different combinations of colors are there? |
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116,280 |
B. |
24 |
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C. |
4,845 |
D. |
74 |
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You have tests coming up soon in all your classes. You have six schoolbooks that you could take home, but only room for four in your backpack. How many different combinations of schoolbooks can you take home in your backpack? |
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15 |
B. |
4 |
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C. |
30 |
D. |
24 |
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14. |
Evaluate 2! · 7!. |
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A. |
362,880 |
B. |
5,040 |
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C. |
10,080 |
D. |
14 |
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