Cassie is ordering a cheeseburger for lunch. There are 3 cheeses and 6 buns to choose from. How many different hamburgers can Cassie order if she makes exactly one selection for each option?_____ hamburgers
Q. Cassie is ordering a cheeseburger for lunch. There are 3 cheeses and 6 buns to choose from. How many different hamburgers can Cassie order if she makes exactly one selection for each option?_____ hamburgers
Identify Options: Identify the number of options for each selection.Cassie has 3 cheese options and 6 bun options.
Use Counting Principle: Use the fundamental counting principle.To find the total number of different hamburgers Cassie can order, multiply the number of cheese options by the number of bun options.3 cheeses ×6 buns = 18 different hamburgers
Verify Calculation: Verify the calculation.Recheck the multiplication to ensure there are no errors.3×6=18
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