To find the total number of possible salad combinations Bella can create by choosing 1 green, 1 meat, and 1 dressing, we can use the multiplication principle of counting.
Given:
- 3 types of greens
- 4 types of meats
- 5 types of dressings
The total number of combinations is calculated by multiplying the number of choices for each category:
\[ \text{Total combinations} = (\text{Number of greens}) \times (\text{Number of meats}) \times (\text{Number of dressings}) \]
Substituting in the given values:
\[ \text{Total combinations} = 3 \times 4 \times 5 \]
Calculating this gives:
\[ \text{Total combinations} = 3 \times 4 = 12 \] \[ \text{Total combinations} = 12 \times 5 = 60 \]
Thus, the total number of possible salad combinations Bella can order is 60.
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