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How many ways can you choose 3 dishes from a menu of 8?

1. 24
2. 336
3. 144
4. 56

User Ghokun
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Answer:

2. 336

Explanation:

We have to choose 3 dishes from 8 possible options.

Hence, the number of ways :

  • 8 ways to choose the 1st dish
  • 7 ways to choose the 2nd dish
  • 6 ways to choose the 3rd dish

Total ways :

  • 8 x 7 x 6
  • 42 x 8
  • 336
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