document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=584235>Question 584235</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A caterer is preparing the buffet for a large dinner party. Included in the menu are 3 different<BR>\n" );
document.write( "types of pasta, 7 viands, and 3 types of dessert. If all the pasta is to be placed first in the buffet<BR>\n" );
document.write( "table, followed by the viands, then by dessert, in how many ways can he arrange the food? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "types of pasta, 7 viands, and 3 types of dessert. If all the pasta is to be placed first in the buffet<BR>\n" );
document.write( "table, followed by the viands, then by dessert, in how many ways can he arrange the food?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3*7*3 = 42 ways<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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