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OpenStudy (posies9876):

Can someone check my work on a probability problem?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Post 1 problem, and I'll help you.

OpenStudy (posies9876):

A fast food restaurant offers a kids combo meal that includes a hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken nuggets. You can also choose a side of apple slices, yogurt, fries, or a tangerine. For a drink you can choose from white milk, chocolate milk, or apple juice. How many different combos can you order? 81 right

OpenStudy (posies9876):

That's what *someone* gave me but I think it's 36

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Multiply the numbers of the choices together.

OpenStudy (posies9876):

27

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken nuggets -----> 3 choices apple slices, yogurt, fries, or a tangerine ----------> 4 choices white milk, chocolate milk, or apple juice ----------> 3 choices Multiply the 3 numbers together.

OpenStudy (posies9876):

36

OpenStudy (posies9876):

Thank you

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Correct.

OpenStudy (posies9876):

I have more but I'll make a new thread

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