There are 5 paths to a lake and 3 roads from the lake to a tower. How many routes to the tower through the lake are possible?
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- Each path has three possible continuations.
- Multiply 5 by 3.
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Answer: 15
Each of the 5 paths can be followed by one of 3 roads. There are 5 × 3 = 15 routes.