For a trip a woman packed 8 tops, 4 skirts, and 5 pairs of shoes. How many different outfits can she wear?

Question

is it 12/17??

Answer 1

You're not looking for a fraction.

Please rethink this problem.

Answer 2

it is 12:17?

Answer 3

Jen -- how can you have a fraction of a ration of an outfit?

How many different outfits can she wear?

Answer 4

17 different outfits?

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

so 8 different outfits??? im confused :(

Answer 7

Please check these explanations for this kind of problem.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1199743053

Answer 8

oh okay so its 8*4*5 = 160 outfits correct?

Answer 9

Right! :-)

Answer 10

yay! :) thanks! can you help me with the other problems i posted? i would greatly appreciate it! thank you :)

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

oh okay well thank you anyway :)

Answer 13

You're welcome.

Answer 14

160