Chapter 13.5, Problem 40SR

To determine

To determine number of possible outcomes for given situation.

Answer to Problem 40SR

Their shall be 15 different ways in which a flavor from 5 different flavors can be paired with a topping from 3 toppings.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Blanka chooses from 5 different flavours of ice cream and 3 different toppings.

Number of ways in which Blanka can choose a flavor from 5 different flavors is 5.

Similarly number of ways Blanka can choose a topping from 3 different toppings is 3.

Hence the total ways in which Blanka can choose a flavor and a topping $=5\times 3=15$

Their shall be 15 different ways in which a flavor from 5 different flavors can be paired with a topping from 3 toppings.