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Solve by using the counting principles

How many different outcomes are possible when a nickel, a quarter and a penny are flipped at the same time

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The answer is 8

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User Nkemdi Anyiam
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there are 2 outcomes for each coin so buy the counting principle you multiply 2 three times
so
2 * 2 * 2 = 8
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