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Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 29

Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to solve Exercises 29–40. The model of the car you are thinking of buying is available in nine different colors and three different styles (hatchback, sedan, or sport). In how many ways can you order the car?

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Identify the number of choices for each category. Here, there are 9 different colors and 3 different styles (hatchback, sedan, sport).
Recall the Fundamental Counting Principle, which states that if one event can occur in \( m \) ways and a second independent event can occur in \( n \) ways, then the total number of ways both events can occur is \( m \times n \).
Apply the principle by multiplying the number of color options by the number of style options: \( 9 \times 3 \).
Set up the expression for the total number of ways to order the car as \( \text{Total ways} = 9 \times 3 \).
Interpret the result as the total number of unique car orders possible, combining each color with each style.

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Fundamental Counting Principle

The Fundamental Counting Principle states that if one event can occur in m ways and a second independent event can occur in n ways, then the two events together can occur in m × n ways. This principle helps calculate the total number of possible outcomes when multiple choices or events are combined.
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Independent Choices

Independent choices mean that the selection of one option does not affect the selection of another. In this problem, choosing a car color does not influence the choice of style, so the total number of combinations is the product of the number of color options and style options.
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Multiplication of Options

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