11 * 7 * 12 * 11
11 is because the deserts have to be different.
Space shuttle astronauts each consume an average of 3000 calories per day. One meal normally consists of a main dish, a vegetable dish, and two different desserts. The astronauts can choose from 11 main dishes, 7 vegetable dishes, and 12 desserts. How many different meals are possible?
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