Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Question: 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?

 Option A: 54

 Option B: 72

 Option C: 96

 Option D: 144

 Option E: 432
Output (English): Option A