SOLUTION: A catering service offers 5 appetizers, 3 main courses, and 12 desserts. A customer is to select 4 appetizers, 2 main courses, and 3 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can th

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Question 1120413: A catering service offers 5 appetizers, 3 main courses, and 12 desserts. A customer is to select 4 appetizers, 2 main courses, and 3 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can this be done?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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5C4*3C2*12C3, the number of ways to choose each part. Each is independent of the others, so multiply everything
5*3*220=3300 ways