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Finding the probability of a compound event by creating a tree diagram

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Finding the probability of a compound event by creating a tree diagram

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EXAMPLE

Tree Diagrams (pages 534536)

One way to find possible outcomes and probability is with a tree diagram. At a concession stand, you can order a small, medium, or large cola, with or without ice. Use a tree diagram to find the number of possible outcomes.
Ice ice Size small medium large small medium large Outcome small cola with ice medium cola with ice large cola with ice small cola without ice medium cola without ice large cola without ice

no ice

Try These Together For each situation, use a tree diagram to find the total number of outcomes. 1. choosing white or rye bread with either ham, turkey, or salami 2. going in-line skating or biking to either the library, grocery store, or the mall 3. buying a sweater or a shirt in either orange, blue, turquoise, or red
HINT: Each of the two objects in the first set goes with each of the objects in the second set.

PRACTICE
For each situation, use a tree diagram to find the total number of outcomes. 4. growing tulips, roses, or daisies in either pink, white, or yellow 5. taking a sculpture or woodworking class at either a school, a community center, or a museum 6. sitting in a room with a sofa, a chair, a love seat or a recliner, in either a soft, hard, or medium firmness 7. Music You are in charge of music for a party. You bring three CDs: pop, jazz, and country. How many different ways can you play all three CDs so that each one is played exactly once?
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
A A A B C C B B B C

8. Standardized Test Practice A baseball manager has four possible starting pitchers for a game. He also must decide which of two catchers to put in the starting lineup. How many ways can he choose the players for these two positions? A 6 B 8 C 9 D 16
Answers: 1. 6 2. 6 3. 8 4. 9 5. 6 6. 12 7. 6 8. B

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Parent and Student Study Guide

106 Mathematics: Applications and Connections, Course 2

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