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

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Question 804475: A catering service offers 12 appetizers, 3 main courses, and 4 desserts. A banquet chairperson is to select 3 appetizers, 2 main courses, and 3 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can this be done?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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C=Combination=n!/((n-r)!*r!)
12C3*3C2*4C3
=220*3*4
=2640 ways
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Ed