SOLUTION: Jose has 4 pairs of slacks, 5 shirts, and 3 sweaters. From how many combinations can he choose if he chooses a pair of slacks, a shirt, and a sweater each day? Please give detail.
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Question 181081: Jose has 4 pairs of slacks, 5 shirts, and 3 sweaters. From how many combinations can he choose if he chooses a pair of slacks, a shirt, and a sweater each day? Please give detail. thanks for your help Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4*5*3=60
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for each pair of slacks he can choose 5 shirts 4*5
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for each combo of slacks and shirts he can choose a sweater 20*3
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so 60 combos
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