Mixed Up Pizza Order
Standards Assessed: 5.3, 5.4
Name ________________________
Algebra 1
Directions: Manny called to order a pizza. The clerk at
the store asked which toppings Manny would like.
There are 5 available: sausage, pepperoni, mushroom,
black olives, and onions. Manny decided to order
sausage and mushroom. The clerk then asked Manny
what size he would like: small, medium, or large.
Manny ordered medium.
After Manny hung up the clerk forgot which toppings
Manny ordered. The clerk did remember that the order
was for two toppings, he just couldn’t remember which
two. The clerk decided to just randomly pick two and
hope it was right.
How many different two-topping pizzas are possible? What is the probability that Manny
will get the pizza he ordered? Make sure you include an explanation with necessary
computations, sketches, formulas, and notes.
The clerk also realized he did not right down the size. How many different two-topping
pizzas are possible in three different sizes? What is the probability that Manny will get
the pizza he ordered including the correct size? Make sure you include an explanation
with necessary computations, sketches, formulas, and notes.