Sandy purchased 3 pairs of shorts, 5 shirts, and 2 pairs of sandals. Which of the following expressions represents the number of different outfits consisting of 1 pair of shorts, 1 shirt, and 1 pair of sandals?
C(10, 3)
P(10, 3)
3·5·2

Question

Sandy purchased 3 pairs of shorts, 5 shirts, and 2 pairs of sandals. Which of the following expressions represents the number of different outfits consisting of 1 pair of shorts, 1 shirt, and 1 pair of sandals?
C(10, 3)
P(10, 3)
3·5·2

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Use the counting principle, which basically tells you to multiply all the possible number of choices for shorts, shirts, and sandals.

anonymous · Answer

the second one

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no, you're not going to use a permutation

anonymous · Answer

oh i thought that was the one with c in front so its  c(10,3)

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no it's not that one either


it's the third option

anonymous · Answer

options for shorts= 3
   options for shirts= 5
 options for  sandals = 2
so ,

$$3*5*2$$