SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
Answer by ikleyn(52915) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the blocks are different/distinguishable (for example, numbered from 1 to 3+5+1+6+4 = 20), then 20 outcomes are possible.


If the blocks distinct by their color only, then the number of different outcomes is equal to the number of colors, which is 5.



The fact that the problem is silent about these options, shows that the problem is posed UNPROFESSIONALLY.