At a high school cafeteria, diners can choose one vegetable from a choice of 4 vegetables, one meat from a choice of 3 meats, one serving of bread from among 4 breads, and a dessert from among 3 desserts.How many meal configurations are possible?
A) 14
B) 144
C) 4
D) 48
E) 36

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The total number of meal configurations is calculated by multiplying the number of options for each category together: 4 (vegetables) * 3 (meats) * 4 (breads) * 3 (desserts) = 144.

At a High School Cafeteria, Diners Can Choose One Vegetable