College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 9, Counting and Probability - Chapter 9 Review - Concept Check - Page 682: 3

Answer

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Work Step by Step

a) combinations is a set that can be taken from another regardless of order. It can be expressed as $C(n,r) = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!r!}$ b) $2^n$ by definition as you can choose whether or not to include an element in the set, and is thus binary. c) Number of pizzas is simply $2^{10}$ and the number of $3$-topping pizzas is $C(10,3) = 10!/(3!*7!) = 120$
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