Q. Rita is getting a band together. There are 3 possible drummers and 6 lead singers to choose from. How many different bands can Rita create?_____ bands
Identify Choices: Step 1: Identify the choices for each band member position.Rita can choose 1 drummer out of 3 and 1 lead singer out of 6.
Calculate Total: Step 2: Calculate the total number of different bands.Number of ways to choose a drummer = 3Number of ways to choose a lead singer = 6Total number of different bands = Number of drummers × Number of lead singers = 3×6
Perform Multiplication: Step 3: Perform the multiplication to find the final answer. 3×6=18
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