document.write( "Question 1152126: 12 movies - 5 action, 5 romantic comedies, 2 thrillers 6 snacks - 1 popcorn, 3 chips, 2 cookies
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document.write( "How many different combinations can I make to select 2 movies, 2 snacks, and 1 drink, if the order of the movies does not matter? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #774092 by greenestamps(13203) You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "Choose 2 of the 12 movies: 12 choose 2 = (12*11)/(2*1) = 66 \n" ); document.write( "Choose 2 of the 6 snacks: 6 choose 2 = (6*5)/(2*1) = 15 \n" ); document.write( "Choose 1 of the 4 drinks: 4 choose 1 = 4 \n" ); document.write( "Choose 2 of the 12 movies AND 2 of the 6 snacks AND 1 of the 4 drinks = 66*15*4 = 3960 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |