SOLUTION: this is the problem: Each even can occur in the given number of ways. Find the number of ways all of the events can occur. Event A: 5 ways; Event B: 2 ways would you just multip

Question 304671: this is the problem:
Each even can occur in the given number of ways. Find the number of ways all of the events can occur.
Event A: 5 ways; Event B: 2 ways
would you just multiply 5 by 2? or do you have to do something more complex?
i'm just not sure what to do.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is the problem:
Each event can occur in the given number of ways. Find the number of ways all of the events can occur.
Event A: 5 ways; Event B: 2 ways
would you just multiply 5 by 2? or do you have to do something more complex?
i'm just not sure what to do
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Yes, just multiply 5 by 2.
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You can see this by creating a decision tree.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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