Six puppies were born in a litter, and it is determined whether each puppy is male or female. How many sample points exist in the above experiment?
A) 64
B) 32
C) 16
D) 4

Name: Six puppies were born in a litter, and it is determined whether each puppy is male or female. How many sample points exist in the above experiment? A) 64 B) 32 C) 16 D) 4
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For each of the six puppies, there are two possibilities: male or female. Thus, the total number of sample points is $2^6 = 64$.

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