Answer:
Option (C) n = 256
Therefore, there are 256 ways to select a car with 2 car models, 8 different colors and any combinations of 4 optional features.
Explanation:
A new car is available in a sedan model and a hatchback model.
So that means customers can select the model of the car in,
n₁ = 2 ways
It is available in eight different colors.
After selecting the model, customers can select the color of the car in,
n₂ = 8 ways
Customers can choose to add any combination of four optional features.
After selecting the color, customers have the choice to add any combination of 4 optional features,
n₃ = 4² = 16 ways
Which means that there are 16 different ways to add 4 optional features e.g.
1. 0, 0, 0, 0
2. 0, 0, 0, 1
3. 0, 0, 1, 0
4. 0, 0, 1, 1
and the list goes on to 16 different ways.
Now the total ways to select a car is given by
n = n₁*n₂*n₃
n = 2*8*16
n = 256
Therefore, there are 256 ways to select a car with 2 car models, 8 different colors and any combinations of 4 optional features.