The drama department held tryouts for three major roles in the school play. There were 3 students who tried out for the role of Roger, 3 students who tried out for the role of Mary, and 4 students who tried out for the role of Katie.

If each student was only allowed to try out for one role, how many different Roger-Mary-Katie combinations were there for the play?
A. 48
B. 24
C. 36
D. 10

Question

The drama department held tryouts for three major roles in the school play. There were 3 students who tried out for the role of Roger, 3 students who tried out for the role of Mary, and 4 students who tried out for the role of Katie. 

If each student was only allowed to try out for one role, how many different Roger-Mary-Katie combinations were there for the play?
	A. 	48
	B. 	24
	C. 	36
	D. 	10

texaschic101 · Answer

I am thinking it is 36....3 x 3 x 4 = 36....but you might better get a second opinion because I am not the best at these.