A word is defined as a sequence of five dots arranged in a row. Each dot is colored either yellow or blue. How many distinct words can be formed?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) 10  B) 16  C) 24  D) 32  E) 40
2^5 = 32   The answer is 32.
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A word is defined as a sequence of five dots arranged in a row. Each dot is colored either yellow or blue. How many distinct words can be formed?