SOLUTION: A caterer wishes to use several different styles of cakes. The categories include frosting (white, yellow, fudge, and butterscotch), type (bundt and layered), and flavor (chocolate

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Question 1074095: A caterer wishes to use several different styles of cakes. The categories include frosting (white, yellow, fudge, and butterscotch), type (bundt and layered), and flavor (chocolate and marble). How many different combinations can he use if selects one frosting, one type, and one flavor?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 4 types of frosting, 2 types of cake, and 2 flavors. This gives you 4x2x2, or 16 different combinations of cakes to be made. ☺☺☺☺