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If John has pairs of red, orange, yellow, blue and green socks, how many can he wear them in over 5 days, repetition is allowed because hog is alright with wearing dirty socks. A)5! B)25 C)5^5 D)125

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Answer:

Total ways = 5×5×5×5×5

Total ways = 5^5

Total ways = 3125

Therefore, the correct option is C) 5^5

Explanation:

John has pairs of red, orange, yellow, blue and green socks.

Which means that John has 5 different colors pairs of socks.

We are asked to find out in how many ways can he wear them over 5 days.

1st Day:

On the first day John has 5 ways to choose from.

2nd Day:

On the second day John has 5×5 ways to choose from.

(Since repetition is allowed)

3rd Day:

On the third day John has 5×5×5 ways to choose from.

4th Day:

On the fourth day John has 5×5×5×5 ways to choose from.

5th Day:

On the fifth day John has 5×5×5×5×5 ways to choose from.

Total ways = 5×5×5×5×5

Total ways = 5^5

Total ways = 3125

Therefore, the correct option is C) 5^5

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