Question

Michael went into a comic book store to pick up a few of his “much wanted” comics. There are about 4 different Batman issues, about 5 different Star Wars issues, and about 2 different Superman issues to choose from. Exactly how many combinations are possible for Michael to pick up one issue for each comic?

Answer 1

This question makes no sense.
You say that there are "about" 5 different Star Wars issus, "about" 5 .....

and then you ask for "exactly" how many ....

Please clarify.

Answer 2

Michael went into a comic book store to pick up a few of his “much wanted” comics. There are 4 different Batman issues, 5 different Star Wars issues, and 2 different Superman issues to choose from. How many combinations are possible for Michael to pick up one issue for each comic?



(sorry about that)

Answer 3

that's better,
that would simply be
4 x 5 x 2 or 40 ways