Question

A 5-course banquet has 3 options for each course.

The number of possible 5-course meals is m.
Find the value of m.

Answer 1

Total courses =5

Each course has 3 options

5 courses has

• 5(3)
• 15choices

Hence

• m=15

Answer 2

Answer: m = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Each (1 course) has 3 options

By multiplication,

5 courses shall have: (5 × 3) = 15 choices

By addition,

Sum of choices for 5 courses: (5 + 5 + 5) = 15 choices