A probability problem by A Former Brilliant Member

Probability Level 1

A movie theater sells 3 sizes of popcorn (small, medium, and large) with 3 choices of toppings (no butter, butter, extra butter). How many possible ways can a bag of popcorn be purchased?


The answer is 9.

A Former Brilliant Member by A Former Brilliant Member

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2 solutions

If we use the rule of permutation The first choice is 3 and the second choice is 3 . So total number of combinations are 3 * 3 = 9

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By the multiplication rule, the number of ways is 3 × 3 = 9 3\times 3=\color{#D61F06}\boxed{9} .

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