Question
Question: The number of ways in which n distinct objects can be put into three different boxes is...
The number of ways in which n distinct objects can be put into three different boxes is
A
3n
B
3n
C
n3
D
nP3
Answer
3n
Explanation
Solution
Each object can be dealt in 3 ways as it can be put in anyone of the three boxes. Hence, the total number of ways = 3 x 3 x 3 x ...n times = 3n.