At the campus cafeteria, a diner can purchase a "meal deal" that consists of an entree, a side dish, and a dessert. There are 3 choices for the entree, 5 choices for the side dish, and 3 choices for dessert. How many different meal deals are possible?
A)39
B)165
C)45
D)11

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The number of different meal deals possible is found by multiplying the number of choices for each component of the meal. Thus, it's 3 (entrees) * 5 (side dishes) * 3 (desserts) = 45 different meal deals.

At the Campus Cafeteria, a Diner Can Purchase a "Meal