1. The problem asks: How many different colorings are possible? We need more context to solve this, such as the number of objects to color and the number of colors available. 2. Typically, the number of different colorings depends on the formula: $$\text{Number of colorings} = \text{(number of colors)}^{\text{(number of objects)}}$$ 3. Without specific values for the number of colors or objects, we cannot calculate the exact number. 4. Please provide the number of objects and colors or any additional constraints to determine the correct answer from the options (A) 12, (B) 16, (C) 18, (D) 24, (E) 28.