Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

If there are m ways to do one thing and n ways to do another, then there are m+n ways to do either.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Addition rule (m+n) applies when tasks are mutually exclusive (alternatives). Multiplication rule (m×n) applies for sequential/combinable tasks.

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Permutations and Combinations · Topic: Fundamental Counting Principle

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