Free Practice Question
PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Combinations
Alex is embarking on a new meal plan that allows him to select either a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast, 5 different options for lunch, and 8 different options for dinner. If Alex opts for a Mexican dish for lunch, he will always select a Mexican dish for dinner. Conversely, if he chooses a Thai dish for lunch, he will not choose a Thai dish for dinner. Given that there are 3 Mexican dishes and 2 Thai dishes available for lunch, and 4 Mexican dishes and 2 Thai dishes available for dinner, how many unique daily meal combinations can Alex create?
Answer Choices
Sign in to reveal the correct answerA
20
B
32
C
48
D
64
E
80
Reveal the correct answer
Sign in for free to check your answer and unlock the full explanation.
Track your performance and improve
Get detailed analytics, unlock full explanations, and move up difficulty tiers as you practice.
Explanation
Unlock the full explanation
Create a free account to reveal the correct answer, see the step-by-step explanation, and start tracking your GMAT progress.
Comments
Sign in to join the discussion
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts and help others understand it better.
Sign in to commentDetails
Difficulty
655-705
Type
PS
Category