Grade 3 problem

Counting · Grade 3

For the school stage, choose one of three decorations, one of two curtain colors and one of four lanterns. How many different designs are possible?

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  1. For one decoration there are 2 × 4 options.
  2. Multiply that result by 3.
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Answer: 24

Each choice of decoration can be combined with 2 curtain colors and 4 lanterns: 3 × 2 × 4 = 24 designs.

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