SOLUTION: I have two questions. Will you please help 1. A scout troop will prepare trail mix for their next hike. They have decided to mix one type of nut, one type of dried fruit, and o

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Question 169225: I have two questions. Will you please help
1. A scout troop will prepare trail mix for their next hike. They have decided to mix one type of nut, one type of dried fruit, and one type of granola. The local store carries 8 types of nuts, 6 types of dried fruit, and 5 types of granola. How many different trail mixes are possible.
2. Students are given a list of ten vocabulary words to learn. In how many ways could four of the words be listed on a test?
I must show my work. Will you please help.
Thank you
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8*6*5=240 different mixes are possible.
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10*9*8*7=5,040 ways 4 words out of 10 can be listed on a 4 question test.