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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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How many different orders can 6 runners finish a race?

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720 (6! = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 720)

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If an ice cream shop offers 4 types of ice cream and 2 types of cones, how many combinations can a customer choose?

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8 combinations (4 ice creams × 2 cones = 8)

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What is the total number of outcomes when choosing a day of the week and a month of the year?

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84 outcomes (7 days × 12 months = 84)

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How many ways can you answer a 4-question true/false quiz?

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16 ways (2^4 = 16)

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If a quiz has 3 multiple choice questions with 4 options each, how many ways can you answer them?

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64 ways (4^3 = 64)

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What is the total number of outcomes for choosing 3 ice cream flavors and 2 toppings?

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6 outcomes (3 flavors × 2 toppings = 6)

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How many different ways can you arrange 5 books on a shelf?

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120 ways (5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120)

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If you have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants, how many outfits can you create?

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6 outfits (3 shirts × 2 pants = 6)

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What is the formula for calculating permutations of 'n' items taken 'r' at a time?

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P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)!.