An experiment consists of three steps. There are five possible results on the first step, two possible results on the second step, and three possible results on the third step. The total number of experimental outcomes is
A) 10.
B) 625.
C) 150.
D) 180.

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The total number of experimental outcomes is calculated by multiplying the number of possible results for each step. Therefore, the total number of outcomes is 5 (from the first step) * 2 (from the second step) * 3 (from the third step) = 30. However, there seems to be a mistake in my initial response as none of the provided options match the correct calculation. Given the options, my explanation was intended to guide towards the correct method of calculation, but it appears there was an error in the interpretation of the options provided. The correct approach to finding the total number of outcomes indeed involves multiplying the possibilities for each step, but the correct answer should align with the options given.

An Experiment Consists of Three Steps