Permutations, combinations, and the multiplication principle for counting

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A catering service offers 12 appetizers, 9 main courses, and 6 desserts. A customer is to select 5 appetizers, 3 main courses, and 4 desserts for a banquet. In how many ways can this be done?

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I am still new to this topic, but I think it is solved by

Appetizers = $ 12\choose{5}$ = 792

Main course = $ 9\choose{3}$ = 84

Dessert = $ 6\choose{4}$ = 15

I hope this helps I am not sure if I am right.


Based on the comment below, you multiply them. I think it is because of multiplication rule "and" .

So the answer becomes 792 * 84 * 15 = 997,920.