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​Jessica's class schedule for next semester must consist of exactly one class from each of the four categories shown in the table.  
Category
Number of Choices
Economics
5
Mathematics
4
Education
3
Sociology
2
All sections for the 33 most popular classes in Economics are full. The rest of the courses are available. Determine the number of different sets of classes Jessica can take.
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User Lashaun
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Answer:

Jessica has 48 different sets of classes to choose from.

Explanation:

Given

The four categories are:

Economics: 5

Mathematics: 4

Education: 3

Sociology: 2

Suppose that sections for the 3 most popular classes in Economics are full.

Economics is left with (5-3) choices

Economics = 2 choices

Since there are equal chances of making selections, we multiply the number of options in each category to get the total set of classes Jessica can chose from.

Number of choices = 2 * 4 * 3 * 2

Number of choices = 48 choices

Hence, Jessica has 48 different sets of classes to choose from.

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