A catering service offers 4 appetizers, 12 main course, and 11 desserts. A banquet chairperson is to select 3 appetizers, 7 main courses, and 5 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can this be done?
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This can be done in 4C3 ways, where "C" denotes the combination formula. 4C3 = 4! / (3! * (4-3)!) = 4. Show more…
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