Answer:
945 ways
Step-by-step explanation:
Total
Required Selection
2 Appetizers out of 7 can be selected in [tex]^7C_2[/tex] ways
8 main courses out of 9 can be selected in [tex]^9C_8[/tex] ways
4 desserts out of 5 can be selected in [tex]^5C_4[/tex] ways
Therefore, the number of ways this can be done
[tex]=^7C_2 \times ^9C_8 \times ^5C_4[/tex]
=945 ways