Definition: In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
Input: Problem: plaudia can choose any two of 4 different candles and any 8 of 9 different flowers for a centerpiece arrangement . given these choices , how many candle + flower groupings can she select ?
Options: a ) 54 , b ) 72 , c ) 96 , d ) 144 , e ) 432
Output:
a