Question 16
Jane has 9 identical pieces of bite-size chocolate. She takes at least 1 piece each day. In how many ways can she finish the chocolate?
Original printed choices: A: $2^{10}$; B: $2^9$; C: 18; D: 20.
Editorial response format: give the exact answer; the original choices are retained for reference.
Convention: Count ordered sequences of positive daily amounts, ending on the day the last piece is taken.
Original printed choices: A: $2^{10}$; B: $2^9$; C: 18; D: 20.
Editorial response format: give the exact answer; the original choices are retained for reference.
Convention: Count ordered sequences of positive daily amounts, ending on the day the last piece is taken.