Plaudia can choose any two of four different candles and any 8 of 9 different flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. Given these choices, how many candle + flower groupings can she select?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 54 B) 72 C) 96 D) 144 E) 432
Plaudia can choose any two of four different candles and any 8 of 9 different flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. 2 candles from 4 candles: 4C2: 6   8 flowers from 9 flowers: 9C8 : 9   So total grouping     9*6= 
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<output>54</output>
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Plaudia can choose any two of four different candles and any 8 of 9 different flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. Given these choices, how many candle + flower groupings can she select?