A boy has 12 trousers and 12 shirts. In how many different ways can he select a trouser and a shirt? Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 120ways B) 149ways C) 144ways D) 130ways E) 100ways
The boy can select one trouser in 12 ways.   The boy can select one shirt in 12 ways.   The number of ways in which he can select one trouser and one shirt is   12 * 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">  12 * 12</gadget>
<output>144</output>
144 ways.   Answer: 144ways
<result>C</result>
A boy has 12 trousers and 12 shirts. In how many different ways can he select a trouser and a shirt?