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THE PROBABILITY
THEORY
Module 1
COUNTING
TECHNIQUES
L 1.1
Probability
- is primarily concerned with
predicting chances, especially the
occurrence of an event.
GG GR GY RG RR RY YG YR YY
.𝑲𝟏 𝑲𝟐 𝑲𝟏 𝑲𝟐 𝑲𝟏 𝑲𝟐
Q Q Q Q Q Q
The possible combinations of cards picked are
𝑨𝟏 𝑲𝟏 Q, 𝑨𝟏 𝑲𝟐 Q,
𝑨𝟐 𝑲𝟏 Q, 𝑨𝟐 𝑲𝟐 Q,
𝑨𝟑 𝑲𝟏 Q, 𝑨𝟑 𝑲𝟐 Q
c. Outfit Selection
Suppose you have 3 tops, 3 pairs of
pants, and 2 pairs of shoes. How many
outfits will be matched?
Fig. 1.3 Tree
diagram of the 18
different outfits
General Counting Principle:
Multiplication Rule
Solution:
6 x 6 x 6 = 𝟔𝟑 = 216
Example 3:
A four -digit number is formed using
the digits 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 such that
no digit can be used more than once.