Question

In a Higher Secondary School, the following types of groups are available in XI standard  I. Science Group:  (i) Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics (ii) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science  (iii) Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Home Science  II. Arts Group:  (i) 1. Accountancy, Commerce, Economics and Business Maths  (ii) 2. Accountancy, Commerce, Economics and Computer Science  (iii) 3. History, Geography, Economics and Commerce  III. Vocational Group:  (i) Nursing – Biology, Theory, Practical I and Practical II  (ii) Textiles and Dress Designing – Home Science, Theory, Practical I and Practical II In how many possible ways, can a student choose the group?

Answer 1

The student either select any one of science group in 3 ways or any one of the arts group in 3 ways or any one of the vocational group in 2 ways.

∴ Total possible ways = 3 + 3 + 2 = 8 ways