Counting Outcomes in Events

A local clothing store has 4 different types of barong Tagalog (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and Modern) and 6 different colors (white, beige, black, red, blue, and green). How many distinct barong Tagalog options are available?

• 12

• 24

• 36

• 48

Answer explanation

To find the total distinct barong Tagalog options, multiply the number of types (4) by the number of colors (6). Thus, 4 types x 6 colors = 24 distinct options.

A travel agency offers vacation packages to 3 different Philippine destinations (Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao) and 2 different accommodation options (hotel or beach resort). How many unique vacation packages can be arranged?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

Answer explanation

To find the total unique vacation packages, multiply the number of destinations (3) by the number of accommodation options (2). Thus, 3 x 2 = 6 unique vacation packages can be arranged.

A local school is organizing a cultural event where students can choose to perform one of 4 traditional Filipino dances (tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, maglalatik, and singkil) in either a trio or group performance. How many different performance options are available?

• 4

• 8

• 5

• 10

Answer explanation

There are 4 dances and each can be performed solo or in a group. This gives 4 dances x 2 performance types = 8 different performance options.

A local car dealership offers 3 different models of cars (sedan, SUV, and pickup truck) and 5 different colors (red, blue, white, silver, and black). How many distinct car options are available?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

Answer explanation

To find the total distinct car options, multiply the number of models (3) by the number of colors (5). Thus, 3 models x 5 colors = 15 distinct car options.

A Filipino food festival is showcasing 5 different dishes (adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, pancit, and halo-halo) and 4 different desserts (leche flan, bibingka, turon, and ube halaya). If attendees can choose one dish and one dessert, how many unique combinations can be made?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Answer explanation

To find the unique combinations, multiply the number of dishes (5) by the number of desserts (4). Thus, 5 x 4 = 20 unique combinations can be made.

A clothing store is offering a promotion where customers can create their own terno outfit by choosing from 3 different baro (top) styles and 4 different saya (skirt) designs. How many unique terno outfits can be created?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

Answer explanation

To find the number of unique terno outfits, multiply the number of baro styles (3) by the number of saya designs (4). Thus, 3 x 4 = 12 unique terno outfits can be created.

A local bookstore has a display of 6 different Philippine novels and 4 different genres (romance, mystery, fantasy, and historical fiction). If a reader wants to purchase one novel from any genre, how many different book options are available?

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 30

Answer explanation

To find the total options, multiply the number of novels (6) by the number of genres (4). Thus, 6 novels x 4 genres = 24 different book options available for purchase.

A student council is organizing a school event with 5 different game booths and 3 different food stalls. If a student can visit one game booth and one food stall, how many different combinations of activities are possible?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Answer explanation

To find the total combinations, multiply the number of game booths by the number of food stalls. There are 5 game booths and 3 food stalls, so 5 x 3 = 15 different combinations of activities are possible.

A local ice cream shop offers 4 different flavors (mango, ube, chocolate, and buko) and 6 different toppings (sprinkles, chocolate sauce, nuts, whipped cream, cherry, and caramel). How many unique ice cream combinations can be created?

• 30

• 24

• 18

• 12

Answer explanation

To find the unique ice cream combinations, multiply the number of flavors (4) by the number of toppings (6). This gives 4 x 6 = 24 unique combinations.

A Filipino market sells 5 different types of fruits (mango, banana, pineapple, watermelon, and papaya) and 3 different types of vegetables (eggplant, okra, and bitter gourd). How many different fruit and vegetable combinations can be made?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

Answer explanation

To find the combinations, multiply the number of fruit types (5) by the number of vegetable types (3). Thus, 5 x 3 = 15 different combinations of fruits and vegetables can be made.