To calculate the total number of possibilities, we need to multiply the number of choices for each category:
Total possibilities = (number of main courses) x (number of sides) x (number of drinks) x (number of sauces)
Total possibilities = 2 x 3 x 4 x 3
Total possibilities = 72
Therefore, there are 72 different possibilities for the special at this fast food restaurant.
A fast food offers a special for $9.99. The customer can choose from
2
2 types of main courses,
3
3 types of sides,
4
4 drinks, and
3
3 sauces. Assuming you will pick exactly one of each how many different possibilities are there?
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