SABER College Algebra Questionnaire

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1. A restaurant offers 10 appetizers and 7 main courses. In how many ways can a person order a​two-course meal?
There are
ways a person can order a​two-course meal.
2. A popular brand of pen is available in 12 colors and 4 writing tips. How many different choices of pens do you have with this​
brand?
There are
different choices of pens with this brand.
3. An ice cream store sells 3 ​drinks, in 3 ​sizes, and 6 flavors. In how many ways can a customer order a​drink?
There are
ways that the customer can order a drink.
4. A restaurant offers the following limited lunch menu.
Main Courses
Turkey, Spaghetti, Meatloaf, Shrimp, Hamburger
Vegetables
Peas, Squash, Cauliflower, Eggplant
Beverages
Coffee, Tea, Milk, Soda
Desserts
Ice Cream, Brownies
If one item is selected from each of the four​groups, in how many ways can a meal be​ordered?
There are
ways a meal can be ordered.
5. Explain the Fundamental Counting Principle.
Choose the correct answer below.
A. If you can choose one item from a group of M items and a second item from a group of N​
items, then the total number of​two-item choices is M • N.
B. If you can choose one item from a group of M items and a second item from a group of N​
items, then the total number of​two-item choices is N • N.
C. If you can choose one item from a group of M items and a second item from a group of N​
items, then the total number of​two-item choices is M • M.
D. If you can choose one item from a group of M items and a second item from a group of N​
items, then the total number of​two-item choices is M + N.
6. There are six performers who will present their comedy acts this weekend at a comedy club. How many different ways are
there to schedule their​appearances?
ways
​(Type a whole​number.)
7. You need to arrange six of your favorite books along a small shelf. How many different ways can you arrange the​books,
assuming that the order of the books makes a difference to​you?
ways
​(Type a whole​number.)
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8. Evaluate the factorial expression.
26!
23!
26!
23!
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9. Evaluate the factorial expression.
305!
304!
305!
304!
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10. Evaluate the factorial expression.
8!
(8 − 2)!
8!
(8 − 2)!
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