An experiment consists of selecting a student body president, vice president, and a treasurer. All undergraduate students, freshmen through seniors, are eligible for the offices. How many sample points (possible outcomes as to the classifications) exist?
A)12
B)16
C)64
D)100

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There are 4 classifications (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and 3 positions (president, vice president, treasurer). Each position can be filled by any of the 4 classifications, so the total number of sample points is 4^3 = 64.

An Experiment Consists of Selecting a Student Body President, Vice