SOLUTION: I am learning combinations ans permutations, but i am not sure how to do this one. if you could please give an explanation as to how you got the answer that would be great. here i

Question 749193: I am learning combinations ans permutations, but i am not sure how to do this one. if you could please give an explanation as to how you got the answer that would be great. here is the question: A multiple choice test consists of 15 questions, each permitting a choice of 5 alternatives. In how many ways may a student fill in the answers if they answer each question? Thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A multiple choice test consists of 15 questions, each permitting a choice of 5 alternatives. In how many ways may a student fill in the answers if they answer each question?
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# of ways to answer the 1st question: 5 ways
# of ways to answer the 2nd question: 5 ways
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# of ways to answer the 15th question: 5 ways
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Total # of ways to answer the 15 questions 5^15 = 3.05176x10^18 ways
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Note: This problem does not involve permutations or combinations.
It involves the Fundamental Counting Rule.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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