Consider the Following Counting Problem

question 35

Multiple Choice

Consider the following counting problem. Allison is trying to decide which three of her eight new books to take on vacation with her. How many different ways can she choose the three books?
To solve this problem which of the following rules would you use?

• A)The combinations rule only
• B)The basic counting rule only
• C)Both the permutations rule and the basic counting rule
• D)The permutations rule only

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