A task has aaa options at stage one and bbb options at stage two. How is the total number of outcomes calculated?
Divide the options: a÷ba \div ba÷b.
Subtract the options: a−ba - ba−b.
Add the options: a+ba + ba+b.
Multiply the options: a×ba \times ba×b.
Flashcards for Edexcel GCSE Maths The Product Rule for Counting, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 20 cards, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) specification.