SOLUTION: A committee of 12 wants to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from its membership. How many different ways can this be accomplished?

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Question 622984: A committee of 12 wants to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from its membership. How many different ways can this be accomplished?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, nerdybill:
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
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A committee of 12 wants to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from its membership. How many different ways can this be accomplished?
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If no person can hold more than one office:
12*11*10*9 = 11880

Answer by nerdybill(6962) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A committee of 12 wants to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from its membership. How many different ways can this be accomplished?
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Since "order" matters, think permutation:
12P4
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12!/(12-4)!
12!/8!
9*10*11*12 = 11880