naomi has 2 pair of pants and 3 blouses. How many different ways she can pair the pants and blouses? i need the answer now
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Oweeta
Suppose that you can wear just one of each item, that is, a combination consists of either two pair of pants or either one pants or one blouse, and one pair of shoes.
You have 3 3 ways to select pants or a skirt, 4 4 ways to choose a shirt or a blouse, and 5 5 ways to pick a pair of shoes.
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You have 3
3
ways to select pants or a skirt, 4
4
ways to choose a shirt or a blouse, and 5
5
ways to pick a pair of shoes.
So the number of clothing combinations is
3×4×5=12×5=60.
3
×
4
×
5
=
12
×
5
=
60
.