Question

Which situation requires the multiplication counting principle?
A: How many ways can you choose a piece of fruit when there are 6 apples, 4 oranges, and 5 pears in the fruit bin?
B:How many ways can you choose a hat when you have 3 baseball caps, 2 berets, and 3 straw hats in your closet?
C:How many ways can you choose an outfit to wear when you have 3 shirts, 2 jackets, and 4 pairs of pants in your closet?
D:How many ways can you choose a bagel when there are 4 plain, 3 blueberry, and 5 poppy seed bagels on the tray?