Solve Counting Problems Using the Multiplication Rule

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Solve Counting Problems Using the Multiplication Rule
-A person can order a new car with a choice of 9 possible colors, with or without air conditioning, with or without heated seats, with or without anti-lock brakes, with or without power windows, and with or without a CD player. In how many different ways can a new car be ordered in terms of these options

• A) 288
• B) 144
• C) 576
• D) 18

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Definitions:

Horizontal Axis

The horizontal number line of a graph along which values of the x-variable are measured; also referred to as the x-axis.

Dependent Variable

The determined variable in a causal relationship.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Slope

In the field of mathematics, the slope is determined by the steepness or angle of elevation of a line, calculated as the ratio between the vertical and horizontal differences of two points on the line.