Solve the problem.
-A saleswoman packed 3 jackets and 6 skirts. With one jacket, she could wear all 6 skirts. With another jacket, she could wear 5 skirts. With the third jacket, she could wear only 2 skirts. How
Many different combinations did she have?
A)13
B)12
C)32
D)60

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The saleswoman could create combinations as follows: with the first jacket, she can pair all 6 skirts, giving 6 combinations. With the second jacket, she can pair 5 skirts, adding 5 more combinations. With the third jacket, she can pair 2 skirts, adding 2 more combinations. In total, this gives 6 + 5 + 2 = 13 different combinations.

Solve the Problem. -A Saleswoman Packed 3 Jackets and 6 Skirts. with One