Statistics Question

Question

How many outcomes are possible if the colors are the same?

Red - red, white, blue

White- red, white, blue

Blue- red, white, blue

Answer 1

This will depend on how many trials (n) are there and the situation.

There are 3 different events (red, white, and blue).

(1 + 1 + 1)ⁿ = 3ⁿ

Ex: If we draw 3 balls and they must be the same color, then we have the following possible outcomes: RRR, WWW, BBB. The probability of 3 balls being the same color is 3/9 or 1/3.