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PS · Problem Solving
sub-505
Combinations
A taco shop offers a variety of choices for their tacos. They provide 4 different shell types, 3 kinds of meat, 2 varieties of cheese, and 6 options for salsa. How many unique tacos can be created if each taco consists of one choice from each category?
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B
72
C
36
D
48
E
60
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To find the total number of distinct tacos, we multiply the number of choices in each category: [m]4C1 imes 3C1…
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HrishikeshAug 7, 2024
Any shortcuts for solving this faster?
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micheleApr 8, 2024
Thanks
What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can count arrangements and selections correctly — permutations vs. combinations.
Common trap
Overcounting: treating a selection as ordered when order does not matter, or forgetting to divide by duplicates.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
PS
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