At the market. 8 apples cost $4.
How much do 9 apples cost?

analyze problem

find apple-cost ratio

8-4

simplify ratio

2-1

find apple amount(given)

9/2=4.5

4.5*1=4.5

4.5

to find the total number of combinations, multiply the quantity of each item by each other:

2 pairs of shoes x 3 pairs of shorts = 6 different combinations.

answer: 8

step-by-step explanation: if you add the possibilities 5 different flavor and 3 different sizes 5+3=8