While selecting candy for students in his class, Professor Murphy must choose between gummy candy and licorice nibs. Gummy candy packets come in 3 sizes, and packets of licorice nibs come in 3 sizes. If he chooses gummy candy, he must select gummy kangaroos, gummy lions, gummy bears, gummy worms or gummy dinos. If he chooses licorice nibs, he must choose between red and black. How many choices does he have ?
A)14
B) 17
C) 19
D) 21
E) 24

Question

While selecting candy for students in his class, Professor Murphy must choose between gummy candy and licorice nibs. Gummy candy packets come in 3 sizes, and packets of licorice nibs come in 3 sizes. If he chooses gummy candy, he must select gummy kangaroos, gummy lions, gummy bears, gummy worms or gummy dinos. If he chooses licorice nibs, he must choose between red and black. How many choices does he have  ?
A)14
B) 17
C) 19
D) 21
E) 24

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For gummy candy, there are 3 sizes and 5 types, so the choices are 3 sizes * 5 types = 15. For licorice nibs, there are 3 sizes and 2 types, so the choices are 3 sizes * 2 types = 6. Adding them together, 15 (gummy) + 6 (licorice) = 21 choices.

While Selecting Candy for Students in His Class, Professor Murphy