SOLUTION: Each Thursday, Alan takes a break from studies and eats dinner with his grandparents. On one occasion, his choice for dessert is peppermint or vanilla ice cream with chocolate, str

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Question 468190: Each Thursday, Alan takes a break from studies and eats dinner with his grandparents. On one occasion, his choice for dessert is peppermint or vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, caramel, or pineapple topping.
(a) How many ways can Alan choose one flavor of ice cream and one topping?
1 ways
(b) How many ways can Alan choose one flavor of ice cream and two toppings?

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) 2*4=8 ways
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b) 2*4*3=24 ways as long as the 2 toppings are different.
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Ed

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