Use the basic counting rule to solve the problem.
-A shirt company has 3 designs each of which can be made with short or long sleeves. There are 5 color patterns available. How many different types of shirts are available from this company?
A)10
B)15
C)30
D)8

Question

Use the basic counting rule to solve the problem.
-A shirt company has 3 designs each of which can be made with short or long sleeves. There are 5 color patterns available. How many different types of shirts are available from this company? 
A)10
B)15
C)30
D)8

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The basic counting rule states that if there are multiple independent choices, the total number of combinations is the product of the number of choices for each option. Here, there are 3 designs, 2 sleeve options (short or long), and 5 color patterns. Therefore, the total number of different types of shirts is 3 * 2 * 5 = 30.

Use the Basic Counting Rule to Solve the Problem