Question

The Millers are on vacation, and they are trying to decide what places to visit and where to eat. They have three amusement parks, three beaches, and two restaurants to choose from. How many different combinations do the Millers have to choose from in selecting an amusement park, beach, and a restaurant?

Answer 1

18 different combinations of selecting one 1 park, 1 beach and 1 restaurant

1) Gathering the data

3 amusement parks, let's call them:

Park : A B C

3 beaches: D E

2 restaurants: FG

1 amusement park

1 beach

1 restaurant

2) Since they have to choose one of each. There are then,

3 x 3 x 2 = 18 different combinations or possibilities