document.write( "Question 149385: find the number of ways a sandwich can be make from choosing 1 each of the following: white or wheat bread, and turkey, ham, or roast beef, and american cheese, swiss cheese, or cheddar cheese, and mayo or mustard.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #109593 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! in a group; n is the number of items to choose from and r is the number of items chosen\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "there are multiple groups to choose from; bread, meat, cheese, condiment __ but one choice from each group\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "r is 1; n is the number of items in the group __ 2 breads, 3 meats, 3 cheeses, 2 condiments\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "so there are 2*3*3*2 or 36 possible combinations \n" ); document.write( " |