Math Problem Statement

A role-playing game uses a die that has ten sides numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. How many branches would a tree diagram have that shows the way two ten-sided die could be rolled?

Solution

The question asks how many branches a tree diagram would have to show all the ways two ten-sided dice could be rolled. Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Understand the problem

  • A ten-sided die has 10 possible outcomes (numbers 1 to 10).
  • Two dice are being rolled, so we need to consider all possible combinations of outcomes for both dice.
  • A tree diagram would show each possible result from rolling the first die and, for each of those results, all the possible outcomes of rolling the second die.

Step 2: Total number of branches

  • The first die has 10 possible outcomes.
  • For each outcome of the first die, there are 10 possible outcomes for the second die.
  • Thus, the total number of branches is:

Total branches=10×10=100\text{Total branches} = 10 \times 10 = 100

Final Answer:

The tree diagram would have 100 branches.


Would you like further explanation or assistance with similar problems?

5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the formula for finding the total outcomes when rolling multiple dice with different sides?
  2. How many branches would there be for three ten-sided dice?
  3. Can this be represented using a grid instead of a tree diagram?
  4. How does the number of branches change if the dice are six-sided instead?
  5. What are the probabilities of rolling specific sums with two ten-sided dice?

Tip:

When calculating combinations or outcomes, always consider how many choices are available at each step, then multiply them for the total!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

Total branches = Number of outcomes for die 1 × Number of outcomes for die 2

Theorems

Multiplication principle of counting

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8