=To pick his outfit, Brian should choose between 3 or 4 different ties, 2 or 3 different shirts, and 1 or 2 different jackets.
This can be done if he receives;
3 shirts, 2 ties, 1 jacket(s) or
3 shirts, 3 ties, 1 jacket(s) or
3 shirts, 2 ties, 2 jacket(s) or
3 shirts, 3 ties, 2 jacket(s) or
4 shirts, 2 ties, 1 jacket(s) or
4 shirts, 3 ties, 1 jacket(s) or
4 shirts, 2 ties, 2 jacket(s) or
4 shirts, 3 ties, 2 jacket
We have to find out combinations for each set(have to pick 1 from each shirt, tie and jacket) and match from questions-
So 3 shirts, 2 ties, 1 jacket(s) = 3C1 * 2C1 * 1C1 = 6 ways
3 shirts, 3 ties, 1 jacket(s) = 3C1 * 3C1 * 1C1 = 9 ways
3 shirts, 2 ties, 2 jacket(s) = 3C1 * 2C1 * 2C1 = 12 ways
3 shirts, 3 ties, 2 jacket(s) = 3C1 * 3C1 * 2C1 = 18 ways
4 shirts, 2 ties, 1 jacket(s) = 4C1 * 2C1 * 1C1 = 8 ways
4 shirts, 3 ties, 1 jacket(s) = 4C1 * 3C1 * 1C1 = 12 ways
4 shirts, 2 ties, 2 jacket(s) = 4C1 * 2C1 * 2C1 = 16 ways
4 shirts, 3 ties, 2 jacket(s) = 4C1 * 3C1 * 2C1 = 24 ways
So 6, 9, 12, 18, 8, 12. 16, 24 ways - options in the question are 10, 16 and 18
So 16 and 18 are possible ways.
Option D