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PS · Problem Solving
sub-505
Combinations
In a particular dining establishment, a complete meal includes one starter, one entrée, and one sweet dish. If this establishment offers 4 starters, 2 entrées, and 6 sweet dishes, how many unique meals can be created?
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B
24
C
12
D
8
E
6
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To find the total number of different meals, we multiply the number of choices…
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PriyanshuAug 6, 2024
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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cedanJan 10, 2024
cheers!
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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