Hi,

Three people out of 12 are selected to hold an office.  The positions are president, vice president and secretary.

In how many ways can these offices be held? 

order Important: 12P3 = 12!/9! =  ways 

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 Three people out of 12 are selected to hold an office. The positions are president, vice president and secretary. In how many ways can these offices be held?

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The titles imply order in the selection.

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Ans: 12P3 = 12!/(12-3)! = 12*11*10 = 1320

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Cheers,

Stan H.

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