An experiment consists of three steps. There are four possible results on the first step, three possible results on the second step, and two possible results on the third step. The total number of experimental outcomes is
A)9
B)14
C)24
D)36

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If there are n possible outcomes on the first step, m possible outcomes on the second step, and k possible outcomes on the third step, then the total number of experimental outcomes is n x m x k. Using this formula, we get 4 x 3 x 2 = 24 possible outcomes for this experiment. Therefore, the best choice is C.

An Experiment Consists of Three Steps