document.write( "Question 830007: Space shuttle astronauts each consume an average of 3000 calories per day. One meal consists of 1main dish, 1 vegetable, and two different desserts. The astronauts can choose from 10 main dishes, 5 vegetables, and 12 desserts. How many different meals are possible? \n" ); document.write( "
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document.write( "Hi, there--\r\n" );
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document.write( "THE PROBLEM:\r\n" );
document.write( "Space shuttle astronauts each consume an average of 3000 calories per day. One meal consists of 1main dish, 1 vegetable, and two different desserts. The astronauts can choose from 10 main dishes, 5 vegetables, and 12 desserts. How many different meals are possible?\r\n" );
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document.write( "A SOLUTION:\r\n" );
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document.write( "There are 10 ways to choose a main dish.\r\n" );
document.write( "There are 5 ways to choose a vegetable.\r\n" );
document.write( "There are 12 ways to choose the first dessert.\r\n" );
document.write( "There are 11 ways to choose the second dessert.\r\n" );
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document.write( "We multiply 10 * 5 * 12 * 11 = 6600\r\n" );
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document.write( "There are 6,600 different meals possible.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hope this helps! Feel free to email if you have any questions about the solution.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Good luck with your math,\r\n" );
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