Question

How many different breakfasts can you have at the local diner if you can select 3 different egg dishes​ (scrambled, fried,​ poached), 4 choices of meat​ (steak, ham,​ bacon, sausage), 5 breads​ (white, wheat,​ rye, muffin,​ bagel), 6 juices​ (tomato, grape,​ apple, orange, mixed​ berry, vegetable​ cocktail), and 4 beverages​ (water, milk,​ coffee, tea)?

Answer 1

To find the total number of combinations, multiply all the choices together:

3 eggs x 4 meats x 5 breads x 6 juices x 4 beverages:

3 x 4 x 5 x 6 x 4 = 1,440 different breakfasts