Answer:
Total ways = 5×5×5×5×5
Total ways = 5^5
Total ways = 3125
Therefore, the correct option is C) 5^5
Step-by-step explanation:
John has pairs of red, orange, yellow, blue and green socks.
Which means that John has 5 different colors pairs of socks.
We are asked to find out in how many ways can he wear them over 5 days.
1st Day:
On the first day John has 5 ways to choose from.
2nd Day:
On the second day John has 5×5 ways to choose from.
(Since repetition is allowed)
3rd Day:
On the third day John has 5×5×5 ways to choose from.
4th Day:
On the fourth day John has 5×5×5×5 ways to choose from.
5th Day:
On the fifth day John has 5×5×5×5×5 ways to choose from.
Total ways = 5×5×5×5×5
Total ways = 5^5
Total ways = 3125
Therefore, the correct option is C) 5^5
