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In a rectangular box of chocolates, there are 9 horizontal rows and 7 vertical columns, resulting in an arrangement of chocolates in a grid-like pattern. Can you determine the total number of chocolates contained within this box by utilizing the given information about its structure?
gpt
Yes, we can determine the total number of chocolates contained within this box by utilizing the given information about its structure.

Step 1: Identify the number of rows and columns.
There are 9 horizontal rows and 7 vertical columns.

Step 2: Calculate the total number of chocolates.
To find the total number of chocolates, we can multiply the number of rows by the number of columns. 

Total chocolates = Rows × Columns
Total chocolates = 9 × 7

Step 3: Calculate the result.
Total chocolates = 63

So, there are 63 chocolates contained within this box.