Math Problem Statement
If a coin is tossed 3 times, and then a standard six-sided die is rolled 3 times, and finally a group of five cards are drawn from a standard deck of 52 cards without replacement, how many different outcomes are possible?
Solution
To find how many different outcomes are possible, let's break the problem into its three distinct parts:
1. Coin Tossed 3 Times:
Each coin toss has 2 possible outcomes (Heads or Tails), and since the coin is tossed 3 times, the number of possible outcomes is:
2. Die Rolled 3 Times:
Each roll of a standard six-sided die has 6 possible outcomes. Since the die is rolled 3 times, the number of possible outcomes is:
3. Five Cards Drawn Without Replacement:
From a standard deck of 52 cards, we are selecting 5 cards without replacement. The number of ways to choose 5 cards from 52 can be found using the combination formula:
Total Number of Different Outcomes:
The total number of different outcomes is the product of the outcomes from each stage:
So, the total number of different outcomes is 4,494,110,080.
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5 Related Questions:
- How many outcomes are possible if the coin is tossed 4 times instead of 3?
- What is the probability of drawing 5 cards of the same suit from a deck?
- How would the total outcomes change if the die is rolled 4 times?
- What if we draw 4 cards instead of 5 from the deck of 52? How many outcomes are possible?
- Can the combination formula be applied if the cards were drawn with replacement?
Tip:
When calculating combinations (like card draws), remember that order doesn't matter. For outcomes where order matters, you'd use permutations instead.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
Total coin toss outcomes: 2^n (where n is the number of tosses)
Total die roll outcomes: 6^n (where n is the number of rolls)
Combination formula for selecting r items from n: C(n, r) = n! / [r!(n - r)!]
Theorems
Multiplication Principle of Counting
Combination Theorem (for card selection without replacement)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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