The entree can be any one of 12 choices. For each of those ... The appetizer can be any one of 6 choices. For each of those ... The rice can be any one of 4 choices.
Total number of possible combinations is (12 x 6 x 4) = 288 .
there is 27 meals cause if you have 12 entrees and 6 appetizers you still have 12 so 2*6=12 so 2*12=24 and how many times can 4 go into 12 and that is 3 so 24+3=27
