Concept explainers
To describe : and correct the error of the student, about thepossible combinations of sweaters and pants.
Answer to Problem 10E
The correct number of possible combinations of sweaters and pants is
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Consider, the information provided in the question,
A student claims that because he has 3 sweaters and 3 pairs of pants.
Calculation :
Since, the student claims he has 3 sweaters and 3 pairs of pants.Therefore, by counting principle the possible number of combinations of sweaters and pants is
Hence,
The possible number of combinations of sweaters and pants is
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