Question

A builder of modular homes would like to impress his potential customers with the variety of styles of his houses. For each house there are blueprints for three different living rooms, four different bedroom configurations, and two different garage styles. In addition, the outside can be finished in cedar shingles or brick. How many different houses can be designed from these plans?

Answer 1

48 different houses can be designed from these plans.

Explanation:

There are four options:

O1 - O2 - O3 - O4

O1 is the number of different living rooms. So O1 = 3.

O2 is the number of different bedroom configurations. So O2 = 4.

O3 is the number of different garage styles. So O3 = 2.

O4 is the number of different outside configurations. So O4 = 2.

In all,

`T = 3*4*2*2 = 48`

48 different houses can be designed from these plans.