SOLUTION: A sheriff is choosing three shift commanders from 10 candidates who have expressed interest in the promotion. In how many ways can he do this?

Question 1146205: A sheriff is choosing three shift commanders from 10 candidates who have expressed interest in the promotion. In how many ways can he do this?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, ikleyn:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10*9*8
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The order in this selection does not matter, so the problem is about COMBINATIONS, not about permutations. The answer is = = 120.

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