Here's why:
* Each domino has two sides.
* Each side can show a number from 0 to 6.
* Therefore, there are 7 possible numbers for each side.
* To calculate the total number of dominoes, we use the formula: (n+1)(n+2)/2, where 'n' is the highest number on a domino (in this case, 6).
* Applying the formula: (6+1)(6+2)/2 = 7*8/2 = 28
So, a standard double-six domino set has 28 dominoes.