Question

Devon has 8 pairs of socks and 3 pairs of shoes. How many ways can Devon choose one pair of socks and one pair of shoes?

Answer 1

He can take ANY of his pairs of socks to combine with ANY of his pairs of shoes.
8*3=24
( 8 ways to  choose socks, 3  ways to  choose shoes)
24 ways to  choose one pair of socks and one pair of shoes

Answer 2

 Devon has 24 ways to choose 

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