Which situation requires the multiplication counting principle?

A.
How many ways can you choose a book from a shelf when there are 7 fiction and 8 nonfiction books on it?

B.
How many ways can you buy a computer when there are 5 desktop models and 4 laptop models?

C.
How many ways can you make a cheese sandwich when there are 3 types of bread and 4 types of cheese?

D.
How many ways can you watch a movie when there are 6 comedies and 4 science fiction movies available?

Question

Which situation requires the multiplication counting principle? 	
	
 
A.
	How many ways can you choose a book from a shelf when there are 7 fiction and 8 nonfiction books on it?
	
 
B.
	How many ways can you buy a computer when there are 5 desktop models and 4 laptop models?
	
 
C.
	How many ways can you make a cheese sandwich when there are 3 types of bread and 4 types of cheese?
	
 
D.
	How many ways can you watch a movie when there are 6 comedies and 4 science fiction movies available?

anonymous · Answer

i'm thinking C @ganeshie8

ganeshie8 · Answer

C is right!
for each type of bread, there are 4 different types of chees. so you can make 3*4 = 12 different types of sandwiches

anonymous · Answer

YEAHHH

anonymous · Answer

sorry open study is acting up on my end

anonymous · Answer

open study is really acting up for some reson