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The Alexander family is selecting a furniture set. A furniture set has a bed, a desk and a dresser. There are 2 beds, 4 desks, and 1 dresser to select from. How many different furniture sets could they select?

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

2C1 = 2 options for a bed

4C1 = 4 options for the desk

1C1 = 1 option for the dresser

Total possible selections:

2 × 4 × 1 = 8

User Robert Wasmann
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Answer:

  • 2C1 = 2 options for a bed
  • 4C1 = 4 options for the desk
  • 1C1 = 1 option for the dresser

Total possible selections:

➡️2 × 4 × 1 = 8

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