Question

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

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

Answer 1

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