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A problem is given below. Instead of trying to solve that problem, state a simpler problem and solve it instead.
A car comes with
nine
options. You may buy the car with any combination of these options (including none). How many different choices do you have?Which of the following is a simpler version of the given problem?
A car comes with
three
options. You may buy the car with any combination of these options (including none). How many different choices do you have?A car comes with
nine
options. You may buy the car with any combination of these options, but it must include at least two of the options. How many different choices do you have?A car comes with
three
options. In how many ways can you choose exactly one of them?A car comes with
nine
options. In how many ways can you choose exactly four of them?Expert Solution

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