document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=325307>Question 325307</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A mini license plate for a toy car must consist of three numbers followed by a letter. Each number must be a 3, 6, or 9. Repetition of digits is NOT permitted. Each letter must be an A, B or C.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "   1. Use the counting principle to determine the number of points in the sample space.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   2. Construct a tree diagram to represent this situation<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   3. List the sample space.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   4. Determine the exact probability of creating a mini license plate with a B. Give solution exactly in reduced fraction form. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "1. Use the counting principle to determine the number of points in the sample space.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Numbers: 3*2*1 = 6 ways<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Letters: 3 ways<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total # of licence plates: 6*3 = 18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2. Construct a tree diagram to represent this situation<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3. List the sample space.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "You should list 18 combinations.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4. Determine the exact probability of creating a mini license plate with a B. Give solution exactly in reduced fraction form.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "# of number combinations: 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "# of letters: 1<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Total number with a \"B\": 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Probability of (B in the licence number) = 6/18 = 1/3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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