Asked by Jen
For a trip a woman packed 8 tops, 4 skirts, and 5 pairs of shoes. How many different outfits can she wear?
is it 12/17??
is it 12/17??
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're not looking for a fraction.
Please rethink this problem.
Please rethink this problem.
Answered by
Jen
it is 12:17?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Jen -- how can you have a fraction of a ration of an outfit?
<b><u>How many different outfits can she wear?</b></u>
<b><u>How many different outfits can she wear?</b></u>
Answered by
Jen
17 different outfits?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
No.
I suggest you draw this problem. Draw 8 tops, 4 skirts, and 5 pairs of shoes.
She can wear each of the tops with each of the skirts and each pair of shoes.
I suggest you draw this problem. Draw 8 tops, 4 skirts, and 5 pairs of shoes.
She can wear each of the tops with each of the skirts and each pair of shoes.
Answered by
Jen
so 8 different outfits??? im confused :(
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Please check these explanations for this kind of problem.
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1199743053
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1199743053
Answered by
Jen
oh okay so its 8*4*5 = 160 outfits correct?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Right! :-)
Answered by
Jen
yay! :) thanks! can you help me with the other problems i posted? i would greatly appreciate it! thank you :)
Answered by
Ms. Sue
I've already helped you with the ones I know.
I'm not a math teacher, and my math skills and knowledge don't go much beyond 7th grade.
I'm not a math teacher, and my math skills and knowledge don't go much beyond 7th grade.
Answered by
Jen
oh okay well thank you anyway :)
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by
LOLj
160
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