Concept explainers
To find: the total number of outcomes in each situation.
Answer to Problem 13.8.1EP
The total number of outcomes is 36
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rings come in silver, gold, and white gold.
Diamond can weigh
Diamond can have 4 possible shapes.
Calculation:
Counting principal states that if event
Here metal comes in 3 ways.
Weights come in 3 ways.
Number of shapes 4
Total number of outcomes is
Hence, the result is 36 ways
Conclusion:
Therefore, the total number of outcomes is 36
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