Response:
a) 8
b) 15
c) 34
Detailed explanation:
Section a) Options for neck-wear
Regular ties count = 3
Bow ties count = 5
Overall ties count = 3 + 5 = 8
Any tie can be selected from these 8 available options. Thus, the options for neck-wear total 8.
Section b)
We now calculate choices for using both regular and bow ties.
Selecting a regular tie is independent of the bow tie selection. According to counting principles, if two events are independent, the total ways to realize both equal the product of their individual possibilities. Thus,[
Number of ways to select both ties = Count of ways to choose each tie
So,
Ways for wearing both types of ties = 3 x 5 = 15 ways
Section c)
Count of shirts = 5
Count of skirts = 4
Count of pants = 3
Count of dresses = 7
Choice options for outfits include:
- Shirt paired with Skirt or Pants
- Or simply a dress
Pants can be chosen in 3 ways. Pairing a skirt or pant provides 9 options.
Reapplying counting rules:
Ways to wear a shirt with a skirt or pant = 3 x 9 = 27
Choices for dresses = 7
Consequently, the total is 27 + 7 = 34 outfit combinations.
