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You flip a coin, roll a die, and pick a card. How many outcomes are possible?

You flip a coin, roll a die, and pick a card. How many outcomes are possible?
1. 12
2. 24
3. 36
4. 72

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Quizzma TeamMarch 14, 2025

To find the total number of possible outcomes when flipping a coin, rolling a die, and picking a card, we need to multiply the number of outcomes for each action.

1. Coin flip: There are 2 possible outcomes (heads or tails).
2. Die roll: There are 6 possible outcomes (1 through 6).
3. Card pick: If we’re assuming a standard deck of 52 cards, there are 52 possible outcomes.

Now, we multiply the outcomes together:

[

2 text{ (coin)} times 6 text{ (die)} times 52 text{ (cards)} = 624

]

Since 624 is not an option listed among 12, 24, 36, or 72, there seems to have been a misunderstanding about the parameters. However, if we take a simplified situation where we are considering fewer options, let’s clarify:

Assuming only the scenarios outlined in your question without any simplifications, the correct multi-outcome setup would yield 624.

If you were meant to consider fewer outcomes, please clarify the scenario based on the cards or die in question.

Based on the options you’ve provided, none directly match unless additional context modifies the answer choices. Let me know if you need further clarification!