Use the Fundamental Counting Principle

question 257

Multiple Choice

Use the Fundamental Counting Principle
-A student must choose 1 of 5 science electives, 1 of 8 social studies electives, and 1 of 7 language electives. How many possible course selections are there?

• A) 280 course selections
• B) 20 course selections
• C) 40 course selections
• D) 560 course selections

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