In a cooking competition, the following dishes are prepared: Soup, Salad, Main Course, and Dessert. The Soup is prepared before the Salad, and the Salad is prepared before the Main Course. The Dessert is prepared last. What is the correct order of preparation?

Answer: A. Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert
The Soup is prepared first, followed by Salad, then Main Course, and finally Dessert, resulting in Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert.