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counting and probability junior

Problem

If the grocery store has 15 different kinds of fruit and 10 different kinds of canned soup, in how many ways can Michael choose 2 different kinds of fruit and 3 different kinds of soup to buy?
Solution
There are ways for Michael to choose two of the 15 kinds of fruits, and there are ways for Michael to choose three of the 10 kinds of soup. Therefore, there are ways for Michael to choose fruit and soup.
Final answer
12600