A lamp manufacturer has developed five lamp bases and four lampshades that could be used together. How many different arrangements of base and shade can be offered?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are 5 possible base choices and 4 possible shade choices. To determine the total number of arrangements, we can use the fundamental counting principle and multiply the number of choices:

5 base choices x 4 shade choices = 20

Therefore, there are 20 different arrangements of base and shade that can be offered. Choice D is the correct answer.

A Lamp Manufacturer Has Developed Five Lamp Bases and Four