Draw a tree diagram to find the number of possible outcomes.
-Toss three coins.
A)1 outcome
B)3 outcomes
C)8 outcomes
D)6 outcomes

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Each coin has 2 possible outcomes (heads or tails). Therefore, for three coins, we have 2x2x2=8 possible outcomes. A tree diagram can be used to visualize the possible outcomes. A tree diagram can be drawn with three levels, one for each coin toss. Each level has two branches, one for heads and one for tails. Thus, the total number of possible outcomes is 2*2*2=8, which corresponds to choice C.

Draw a Tree Diagram to Find the Number of Possible