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What is the Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP)?

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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 perform both actions.

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How many ways can you choose 5 candy bars from 14 types?

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2002

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What is a combination?

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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?

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

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When is a problem classified as a combination?

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A problem is classified as a combination when you are selecting items without regard to the order.

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When is a problem classified as a permutation?

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A problem is classified as a permutation when the arrangement or order of selection is important.

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How many outfits can be made with 5 pairs of jeans, 8 t-shirts, and 2 pairs of shoes?

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80

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What is the formula for combinations?

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The formula for combinations is C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n - r)!), where n is the total number of items, and r is the number of items to choose.

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What is the formula for permutations?

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The formula for permutations is P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)!, where n is the total number of items, and r is the number of items to arrange.

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If you have 3 friends and want to arrange them in a line, what type of problem is this?

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Permutation.