You go to buy sweets and a bakery has 17 different cupcakes, 25 different…

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You go to buy sweets and a bakery has 17 different cupcakes, 25 different donuts, 48 different cookies, 19 different breads, 36 different chocolates and 33 different muffins available. If you have to choose one delicious dish, from how many different sweets can you choose it?

Answer: A. 178 — Step-by-Step SolutionUnderstand the Principle: The Addition Principle states that if you have several mutually exclusive categories of items, the total number…

  1. A.

    178

  2. B.

    198

  3. C.

    188

  4. D.

    168

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Correct answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Understand the Principle: The Addition Principle states that if you have several mutually exclusive categories of items, the total number of ways to choose one item is the sum of the number of items in each category.

  2. List the Items:

    • Cupcakes: 17

    • Donuts: 25

    • Cookies: 48

    • Breads: 19

    • Chocolates: 36

    • Muffins: 33

  3. Calculate the Total:

    • Total = 17 + 25 + 48 + 19 + 36 + 33 = 178

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