SOLUTION: A catering service offers 6 appetizers, 9 main courses, and 5 desserts. A customer is to select 5 appetizers, 8 main courses, and 4 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can

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Question 1142717: A catering service offers 6 appetizers, 9 main courses, and 5 desserts. A customer is to select 5 appetizers, 8 main courses, and 4 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can this be done?

Answer by ikleyn(52780) About Me  (Show Source):
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By  C%5B6%5D%5E5%2AC%5B9%5D%5E8%2AC%5B5%5D%5E4 = 6*9*5 = 270 ways.