In this activity, you will find the sample space for a probability problem. Then you’ll find the number of times an event occurs and determine the probability of the event as a fraction.
Maddie, Paige, and Odelia are sisters. They draw names out of a hat to decide who does the household chores each day of the week.
Part A
Determine the sample space for completing three days of chores. Use the abbreviation M for Maddie, P for Paige, and O for Odelia and create a list of all the possible outcomes.