Question

A caterer offers five different appetizers, three different drinks and four different sandwiches. How many combinations of two appetizers, two drinks and two sandwiches can Scott choose for his party

Answer 1

Answer: 180.

Explanation:

Appetizers = 5 types

drinks = 3 types

Sandwiches = 4 types.

Solution:

This is a combination problem.

For appetizers

= 5C2

= 10.

For drinks

= 3C2

= 3.

For sandwiches

= 4C2

= 6.

No. Of combinations scot can choose for his party

= 10*6*3

= 180

Scot can choose a total of 180 combinations for his party.