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Systematic Listing and Product Rule Explained

Number • Structure and calculation

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

Systematic listing entails identifying all possible outcomes of an event in an organized manner.
For example, when rolling two dice, listing all outcomes as pairs (1,1), (1,2), ..., (6,6) ensures comprehensive coverage.
This method is particularly useful in scenarios where outcomes expand exponentially, as it prevents omissions and ensures clarity.

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How is the product rule defined?

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The product rule states that if event A can occur in m ways and event B can occur in n ways, the events can occur together in m × n ways.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

List outcomes systematically to avoid errors.

Use the product rule for independent choices.

Check combinations for completeness before concluding.