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Module 8: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem
Self-Check 1
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Roger is choosing an outfit to wear for the day. He has a choice of 5 pairs of pants and 8 different shirts. How many different outfits can he choose? Answer
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Use the following information to find the possible number of menu combinations.
The graduation council has been given the task of determining the menu for the graduation banquet. They have to select one salad, one main course, one side dish, one vegetable dish, and one dessert from the following choices.
salad: caesar, garden, tomato-herb, pasta
main course: chicken, beef, fish
side dish: rice, baked potato, mashed potato, French fries, pasta
vegetable: peas, corn, carrots, mixed vegetables, broccoli
dessert: cheesecake, pudding, ice cream, pie
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How many routes are there from point A to point B if you always travel from left to right? Answer
- Complete “Your Turn” on page 518 of the textbook. Answer