SOLUTION: 1) There are 10 students participating in a spelling bee. In how many ways can the students who go first and secon in the bee be chosen?

SOLUTION: 1) There are 10 students participating in a spelling bee. In how many ways can the students who go first and secon in the bee be chosen?

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Question 253297: 1) There are 10 students participating in a spelling bee. In how many ways can the students who go first and secon in the bee be chosen?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 1st choice is 1 of 10.
The 2nd is one of 9.
10*9 = 90

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