A word is defined as a sequence of three dots arranged in a row. Each dot is colored either red, yellow, or blue. How many distinct words can be formed?  Options:  A) 9  B) 18  C) 24  D) 27  E) 36
3^3 = 27   The answer is 27.
<result>D</result>
A word is defined as a sequence of three dots arranged in a row. Each dot is colored either red, yellow, or blue. How many distinct words can be formed?