3 __ 5 4 __ 5
When you need to find many possible outcomes, you can make a tree diagram. A tree diagram is one way to organize information.
Additional Example 1 Continued You can draw a tree diagram to find all the possible outcomes.
Additional Example 1 Continued
Additional Example 1 Continued There are 8 different weekend trip combinations available to Matt. There are 8 possible outcomes listed.
Check It Out: Example 1 Continued You can draw a tree diagram to find all the possible outcomes.
Check It Out: Example 1 Continued black pants red shirt white shirt green shirt yellow shirt black pants and red shirt black pants and white shirt black pants and green shirt black pants and yellow shirt khaki pants red shirt white shirt green shirt yellow shirt khaki pants and red shirt khaki pants and white shirt khaki pants and green shirt khaki pants and yellow shirt
Check It Out: Example 1 Continued navy pants red shirt white shirt green shirt yellow shirt navy pants and red shirt navy pants and white shirt navy pants and green shirt navy pants and yellow shirt Follow each branch on the tree diagram to find all of the possible outcomes.
Check It Out: Example 1 Continued There are 12 different uniform combinations available to Missy. There are 12 possible outcomes listed.
Additional Example 2: Making an Organized List
Additional Example 2 Continued There are 5 groups of 3 pairs. 3 + 3 + 3 = 15 There are 15 pairs of one girl and one boy.
Check It Out: Example 2 Continued There are 4 groups of 3 pairs. 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 There are 12 pairs of one girl and one boy.
Additional Example 3: Using the Fundamental Counting Principle There are 5 choices for mammals and 3 choices for reptiles. 5 • 3 = 15 There are 15 possible combinations.
Check It Out: Example 3 There are 4 choices for sandwiches and 5 choices for drinks. 4 • 5 = 20 There are 20 possible combinations.
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