Question

For a literature class, Stacey must read 3 books from a selection of 8 books and 2 books from a different selection of 6 books. How many different combinations of books can Stacey choose to read in order to complete these requirements?

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

We need to find the multiples of books by the section first. 3*8=24, 2*6=12 24+12=36. Therefore, there are 36 different combinations.