In a survey conducted by a union, members were asked to rate the importance of the following issues: (1) job security, (2) increased fringe benefits, and (3) improved working conditions. Six different responses were allowed for each issue. Among completed surveys, how many different responses to this survey were possible?

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anonymous · Answer

pretty simple
all the choices are independent...right?
how many possible responses to question 1?
how many possible responses to question 2?
how many possible responses to question 3?
what do we do with the answers to these 3 questions?

anonymous · Answer

if I have 4 shirts 3 pants and 5 belts in my closet how many different combinations can i wear?
4 x 3 x 5 = 60
same idea