Math Problem Statement

Imagine that you are going to buy ice cream. You will buy 2 balls, and can choose between the flavors strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and blueberry.

a)How many different ice creams can you put together? Show the different possibilities to show how you think.

b)Justify why you are sure that you have included all the possibilities.

c)What if there are more flavors to choose from? How many possibilities are there then?

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinatorics
Counting Principles
Binomial Coefficients

Formulas

Combination formula: C(n, k) = n! / (k! * (n - k)!)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9