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An arrangement in which order is not important is a(n) ________. |
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outcome |
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factorial |
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combination |
D. |
permutation |
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If you have 10 CDs, and you want to take three of them with you on a road trip, how many different possibilities are there for which three you bring? |
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10 |
B. |
3 |
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C. |
604,800 |
D. |
120 |
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You have an assignment for an art class to paint a painting using only four colors. Visiting an art store, you find 20 colors from which to choose. How many different combinations of colors are there? |
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74 |
B. |
4,845 |
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C. |
116,280 |
D. |
24 |
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While at a local video rental store, 5 movies catch your eye, but you only want to rent 2. How many combinations are there? |
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5 |
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20 |
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C. |
2 |
D. |
10 |
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Which situation is a combination? |
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The number of ways a coach can choose 3 co-captains for a soccer team. |
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The number of ways 50 people can line up to enter a concert hall. |
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C. |
The number of ways 3 books can be displayed in a store window. |
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D. |
The number of ways a committee can choose a president, vice-president, and treasurer. |
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