document.write( "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! \n" ); document.write( "
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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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\n" ); document.write( "# of ways to answer the 1st question: 5 ways
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\n" ); document.write( "Total # of ways to answer the 15 questions 5^15 = 3.05176x10^18 ways
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\n" ); document.write( "Note: This problem does not involve permutations or combinations.
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