Use the Fundamental Counting Principle
Solve the problem.
-There are 5 roads leading from Bluffton to Hardeeville, 7 roads leading from Hardeeville to Savannah, and 3 roads leading from Savannah to Macon. How many ways are there to get from Bluffton to Macon?
A)105 ways
B)15 ways
C)35 ways
D)210 ways

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the total number of ways to get from Bluffton to Macon, multiply the number of roads for each segment of the trip: 5 roads (Bluffton to Hardeeville) * 7 roads (Hardeeville to Savannah) * 3 roads (Savannah to Macon) = 105 ways.