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Sample Item
Student Produced Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic A. Sample Space

Indicator 1. Identify a sample space

Objective b. Determine the number of outcomes

Assessment limit: Use no more than 5 dependent events with no more than 10 outcomes in the first event

There are 12 CD's in a bag — 6 rap music, 3 country music, and 3 rock music. Two CD's are selected from the bag. The first CD is not replaced before making the second selection. What is the total number of possible outcomes?

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Correct Answer
132
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Answer:

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