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What is the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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The Fundamental Counting Principle states that if there are 'm' ways to do one thing and 'n' ways to do another, then there are m × n ways to do both.

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If James purchased 3 shirts, 3 jackets, and 2 pairs of pants, how many different outfits can he create?

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18 different outfits (3 shirts × 3 jackets × 2 pants = 18).

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How many outcomes are possible when rolling a die 3 times?

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216 outcomes (6 outcomes per roll, so 6 × 6 × 6 = 216).

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At Papa John's, if there are 8 different meats, 4 different cheeses, 3 different crust types, and 2 different sauces, how many different pizzas can be made?

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192 different pizzas (8 × 4 × 3 × 2 = 192).

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How many different lunch combinations can be ordered with 6 sandwiches, 3 types of chips, and 5 beverages?

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90 different combinations (6 × 3 × 5 = 90).

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What is the total number of outcomes for picking a cat or dog and choosing the colors black, brown, or spotted?

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6 outcomes (2 animals × 3 colors = 6).

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What is a combination in the context of the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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A combination is a selection of items where the order does not matter.

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What is a permutation in the context of the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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A permutation is an arrangement of items where the order does matter.

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If you have 4 shirts and 2 pairs of pants, how many outfits can you create?

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8 outfits (4 shirts × 2 pants = 8).

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes for multiple independent events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each event together.