A child has four pockets and three marbles. In how many ways can the child put his marbles in his pockets
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Number of marbles \(=3\)
Number of pockets \(=4\)
\(1^{\text {st }}\) marble \(=4\) ways
\(2^{\text {nd }}\) marble \(=4\) ways
\(3^{\text {rd }}\) marble \(=43\) ways
Total number of ways to put the marbles \(=4 \times 4 \times 4=64\) ways.
Number of marbles \(=3\)
Number of pockets \(=4\)
\(1^{\text {st }}\) marble \(=4\) ways
\(2^{\text {nd }}\) marble \(=4\) ways
\(3^{\text {rd }}\) marble \(=43\) ways
Total number of ways to put the marbles \(=4 \times 4 \times 4=64\) ways.