document.write( "Question 1167283: A box contains 3 red, 5 green, 1 blue, 6 orange, and 4 black blocks. In how many ways could a child reach in and select a block? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "If the blocks are different/distinguishable (for example, numbered from 1 to 3+5+1+6+4 = 20), then 20 outcomes are possible.\r\n" );
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document.write( "If the blocks distinct by their color only, then the number of different outcomes is equal to the number of colors, which is 5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The fact that the problem is silent about these options, shows that the problem is posed UNPROFESSIONALLY.\r\n" );
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