As part of a marketing campaign for a small restaurant they want to show off the number of different meals a person can have if they order an appetizer, salad or soup, an entree, and a dessert. On the menu they have 8 appetizers you can order, 2 salads, 3 soups, 12 entrees, and 5 desserts.
How many different total meal combinations can be made?

To find the total number of different meal combinations, we need to consider all the choices available for each part of the meal:

1. **Appetizers**: 8 choices
2. **Salads or Soups**: Since you can choose either a salad or a soup, the total options for this course are \( 2 \) salads + \( 3 \) soups = \( 5 \) choices.
3. **Entrees**: 12 choices
4. **Desserts**: 5 choices

To find the total number of different meal combinations, multiply the number of choices for each course:

\[
\text{Total meal combinations} = 8 \times 5 \times 12 \times 5
\]

Now, let's calculate that:

\[
8 \times 5 = 40
\]
\[
40 \times 12 = 480
\]
\[
480 \times 5 = 2400
\]

Thus, there are **2,400 different total meal combinations** that can be made.

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### Related questions:
1. How would the total combinations change if another appetizer is added to the menu?
2. What if customers could choose both a salad and a soup instead of just one?
3. If a new dessert is added, how many additional combinations will there be?
4. How does the number of combinations change if one entree is temporarily unavailable?
5. What if the restaurant introduces a combo where no dessert is required?

### Tip:
When calculating combinations, always multiply the number of choices for each independent part of the decision.

As part of a marketing campaign for a small restaurant they want to show off the number of different meals a person can have if they order an appetizer, salad or soup, an entree, and a dessert. On the menu they have 8 appetizers you can order, 2 salads, 3 soups, 12 entrees, and 5 desserts. How many different total meal combinations can be made?

Learn how to calculate the total number of meal combinations possible for a restaurant menu with 8 appetizers, 5 choices of salads or soups, 12 entrees, and 5 desserts. The solution involves applying the fundamental principle of counting to multiply the choices available for each course. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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