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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Compound Events and Sample Space

Question 1 • Common Core Math 7 - MA3107 CR

Many factors need to be considered when buying a car, including style, color, gas mileage, and cost. Examine these choices and determine which represents a compound event.

Answer
A
choosing among three color choices
B
choosing between an automatic or manual transmission
C
choosing among three color choices and between an automatic or manual transmission
D
choosing to spend more or less than $20,000

Explanation

A compound event combines two or more events. Choice C involves choosing both a color and a transmission type, so it combines two decisions. Each other choice describes just one decision, making C the compound event.

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