Question

compound events and the fundamental counting principle assignment active practice finding probabilities of compound events. how many possible outcomes are there when spinning a spinner numbered from 1 to 8 and tossing a coin?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify number of outcomes for each event

Spinner has 8 outcomes, coin has 2 outcomes.

Step2: Apply fundamental counting principle

Multiply number of outcomes of each event: $8\times2$.

Answer:

16