Question

The Ye Ol' Sandwich Shop sells 4 different sandwiches, 6 different drinks, and 3 different desserts. How many different orders could you place if you decided to buy a sandwich and a drink?

Answer 1

For a sandwich and a drink:
1 of 4 options for a sandwich
1 of 6 options for a drink 
These categories are not dependent on each other. 4*6=24 possible combinations.

Answer 2

sandwich and drink only (no dessert)

so 4 x 6 = 24

you have 24 different combinations you can do

hope this helps