Question

Wrapping paper comes in 3 colors, on either a regular roll or an extra wide roll, and with or without a pattern. How many combinations are in the sample space

Answer 1

12 combinations

Explanation:

The sample space is the set of all possible combinations. In this case, there are 3 possible colors, 2 possible widths and 2 possible patterns (with or without), The number of possible combinations is given by multiplying the number of options for each trait:

`n=3*2*2\\n=12\ combinations`

There are 12 possible combinations.