Question

George and Chloe are selecting furniture for their living room. They have 5 options for tables, 4 options for couches, and 8 options for ottomans. In how many ways can they furnish their living room, with only one of each kind of furniture?

• A. 20
• B. 32
• C. 40
• D. 160

Answer 1

The correct option is D 160

Number of tables $=5$
Number of couches $=4$
Number of ottomans $=8$

Number of ways to furnish the living room = Number of tables $\times$ Number of couches $\times$ Number of ottomans
Number of ways to furnish the living room $=5\times 4\times 8=160$