Question

Amanda is ordering an ice cream dessert. She must order a size, a flavor of ice cream, and a topping. There are 2 sizes, 1 flavor, and 6 toppings to choose from. How many different ice cream desserts could she order?

Answer 1

Answer: 12

Explanation:

Order requirement:

Size ; flavor and topping

Available variety:

Size = 2

Flavor = 1

Toppings = 6

Number of different ice-cream desserts which can be ordered :

Since one of each of size, topping and flavor must be selected :

(Number of available flavors * number of Toppings available * number of sizes available)

1 * 6 different Toppings = 6 varieties

6 varieties * 2 different sizes = 12 varieties

Therefore, there are 12 different variety of ice-cream dessert she can order.