14. If there are 31 flavors of ice cream How many different ways can you choose 2 scoops if you can have 2 scoops of the same flavor?

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**14. If there are 31 flavors of ice cream, how many different ways can you choose 2 scoops if you can have 2 scoops of the same flavor?**

**15. If there are 31 flavors of ice cream, how many different ways can you choose 2 scoops if each scoop has to be a different flavor?**

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These problems involve combinations and permutations. Consider whether repetition is allowed when selecting flavors for each point.
Transcribed Image Text:Certainly! Here is the transcription of the text: --- **14. If there are 31 flavors of ice cream, how many different ways can you choose 2 scoops if you can have 2 scoops of the same flavor?** **15. If there are 31 flavors of ice cream, how many different ways can you choose 2 scoops if each scoop has to be a different flavor?** --- These problems involve combinations and permutations. Consider whether repetition is allowed when selecting flavors for each point.
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14) Given that both flavors are of the same flavor. So basically I have to pick only one flavor. 

There are total 31 flavors. And I have to pick a flavor. I can pick that flavor in 31 ways. 

 

 

 

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