2007 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 4

Problem

A haunted house has six windows. In how many ways can Georgie the Ghost enter the house by one window and leave by a different window?

$\mathrm{(A)}\ 12 \qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 15 \qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ 18 \qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 30 \qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 36$

Solution

Georgie can enter the haunted house through any of the six windows. Then, he can leave through any of the remaining five windows.

So, Georgie has a total of $6 \cdot 5$ ways he can enter the house by one window and leave by a different window.

Therefore, we have $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 30}$ ways.

Video Solution by SpreadTheMathLove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omFpSGMWhFc

Video Solution by WhyMath

https://youtu.be/XdnS_5KEx6s

See Also

2007 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 3
Followed by
Problem 5
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