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The question asks how many different meals you can get for $3.98, given the choices of **2 different salads**, **5 different main courses**, and **3 different desserts**.

To find the total number of possible meal combinations, you simply multiply the number of choices for each component (salad, main course, and dessert):

\[
\text{Total number of meals} = (\text{number of salads}) \times (\text{number of main courses}) \times (\text{number of desserts})
\]

\[
\text{Total number of meals} = 2 \times 5 \times 3 = 30
\]

So, there are **30 different meals** you can get for $3.98.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
1. What if there were 4 different salads instead of 2? How would that change the number of meal combinations?
2. If you added 2 more dessert options, how many different meals could you choose from?
3. How many meal combinations are possible if you can choose **two main courses** instead of just one?
4. What if there were a fourth category, like beverages? How would that impact the total number of meal combinations?
5. How would the total change if there were only 1 option for the main course?

**Tip:** When calculating combinations, simply multiply the number of options for each independent choice.

For $3.98 you can get a salad, main course, and dessert at the cafeteria. If you have a choice of 2 different salads, 5 different main courses, and 3 different desserts, then how many different meals can you get for $3.98?

Learn how to calculate the number of possible meal combinations with a choice of 2 salads, 5 main courses, and 3 desserts for $3.98. This combinatorics problem is suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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