Tom Doe, a small investor, wishes to buy stock in three of 8 Biotech companies, two of 10 retail companies, and one of 12 healthcare companies. How many different portfolios could his stockbroker put together for him?

Tom Doe, a small investor, wishes to buy stock in three of 8 Biotech companies, two of 10 retail companies, and one of 12 healthcare companies. How many different portfolios could his stockbroker put together for him?

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.5: Counting Principles

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