The sample space for all possible salads can be found by multiplying the number of choices for each category:
3 types of lettuce * 4 toppings * 5 dressings = 60 possible salads
Therefore, the sample space for all possible salads is 60.
At a salad bar, customers have the choice of 3 types of lettuce: romaine, bibb, or endive. Toppings include shredded carrots, bees, red peppers, and broccoli bites. The dressings available are oil and vinegar, French, ranch, Italian, and Russian. Determine the sample space for all posdible salads.
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