Chapter 13, Problem 14PT

To determine

Select number of possible choices for bologna, salami, ham or rye, wheat, sourdough, white bread among following options:

F.2;

G.7;

H.12;

J.37

Answer to Problem 14PT

Option H is correct option. There are 12 possible choices.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

A consists of bologna, salami or ham.

B consists of rye, wheat, sourdough or white bread

Calculations:

Here, we have to calculate possibility of outcome among A and B.

According to multiplication rule, probability of A and B is calculated by $A\times B$

Thus,

Number of choices for A is 3 and number of choices for B is 4. Therefore, probability of outcome is,

  $A\times B=3\times 4=12$

Correct option is H (12).

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate probability of possible outcomes from given data. Option F,G and J are incorrect.