SOLUTION: A resturant offers salads with 8 different types of dressings and 4 different toppings. How many different salads are available?

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Question 221673: A resturant offers salads with 8 different types of dressings and 4 different toppings. How many different salads are available?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Each dressing can be combined with one of 4 toppings
4%2A8+=+32
Of course, if you count dressings with no toppings, then
you have to add an extra 8
8+%2B+4%2A8+=+40