On a TV Game Show, a Contestant Is Shown 8

question 33

Multiple Choice

On a TV game show, a contestant is shown 8 products from a grocery store and is asked to choose the three least-expensive items in the set. The three chosen items need not be
In any particular order. In how many ways can the contestant choose the three items?

• A) 336
• B) 6720
• C) 6
• D) 56

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Definitions:

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or beliefs that are not based on reason or actual experience, often unrealistic and negative, which can lead to unwelcome emotions and behaviors.

Catastrophizing

A cognitive distortion involving the irrational thought that a situation is far worse than it actually is, often seen in anxiety and depression.

Approach-Approach Conflict

A psychological dilemma that occurs when an individual must choose between two desirable options.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition wherein blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, which can lead to significant health issues.