SOLUTION: If there is 16 side dishes and you have to choose 3, how many different options are there?
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Question 799181: If there is 16 side dishes and you have to choose 3, how many different options are there?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If there is 16 side dishes and you have to choose 3, how many different options are there?
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The 1st choice is 1 of 16, then 15, then 14
= 16*15*14 = 3360
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But, choosing A, B & C is the same as B, C & A
There are 3*2*1 = 6 ways to choose A, B & C
3360/6 = 560 different options
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