SOLUTION: an investor has decided to purchase shares in the stock of three companies: one engaged in aerospace activities, one involved in energy development, and one involved in electronics

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Question 1120482: an investor has decided to purchase shares in the stock of three companies: one engaged in aerospace activities, one involved in energy development, and one involved in electronics. After some research, the account executive of a brokerage firm recommended that the investor considers stock from five aerospace companies, three energy companies, and four electronics companies. In how many ways can the investor select the group of three companies from the executives list?
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There are 5 aerospace*3 energy*4 electronic companies or 60 total possibilities.

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