AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

BASICS OF PROBABILITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A school has 5 entrance gates and 4 exit gates. In how many different ways can one enter and exit from the school?
A
9
B
12
C
15
D
20
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are a total of 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20 ways. We could also arrive at the same answer by saying-there are 5 ways to enter AND 4 ways to leave. So, a total of 5 × 4 = 20 ways.

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