Fundamental Counting Principle

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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 x n ways to do both.

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If you have 3 brands of cars and 5 colors, how many different combinations can you make?

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15 combinations (3 x 5 = 15).

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How many different outfits can you create with 4 shirts, 2 pairs of pants, and 3 pairs of shoes?

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24 outfits (4 x 2 x 3 = 24).

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What is the total number of outcomes if you have 2 choices for breakfast and 3 choices for lunch?

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6 outcomes (2 x 3 = 6).

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If a pizza place offers 3 sizes and 5 toppings, how many different pizzas can you create?

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15 different pizzas (3 x 5 = 15).

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How many different meals can you order if a restaurant has 4 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 2 desserts?

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40 different meals (4 x 5 x 2 = 40).

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What is the total number of different 1-topping pizzas if there are 3 sizes and 14 toppings?

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42 different 1-topping pizzas (3 x 14 = 42).

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If you have 5 shirts, 3 jackets, and 2 pairs of pants, how many outfits can you create?

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30 outfits (5 x 3 x 2 = 30).

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What is the total number of combinations if you can choose from 6 different books and 4 different bookmarks?

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24 combinations (6 x 4 = 24).

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If a restaurant offers 3 types of bread, 2 types of meat, and 4 types of cheese, how many different sandwiches can you make?

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24 different sandwiches (3 x 2 x 4 = 24).