Question

At a local toy store, you can build your own stuffed teddy bear. You can choose from 5 colors of bears, 3 different sizes and 12 different t-shirts for the bear to wear. How many different types of bears can you make?

Answer 1

The number of different types of bears that can be made using the given is calculated through the fundamental principles of counting. 

    n = (number of colors)(number of sizes)(number of t-shirts)

Substituting the known values,

   n = (5)(3)(12) = 180

Therefore, there are 180 different types of bears that can be made.