SOLUTION: A catering service offers 6 appetizers, 11 main courses, and 7 deserts. A banquet committee is to select 3 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 4 desserts. How many ways can this be don

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Question 1134091: A catering service offers 6 appetizers, 11 main courses, and 7 deserts. A banquet committee is to select 3 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 4 desserts. How many ways can this be done?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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(6 appetizers CHOOSE 3) AND (11 main courses CHOOSE 5) AND (7 desserts CHOOSE 4) =

(6C3)(11C5)(9C4) = (20)(462)(126) = 1164240

Edwin