SOLUTION: there are 18 students in a class. How can 3 of them be picked for president, vice president, and treasurer.
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Question 934554: there are 18 students in a class. How can 3 of them be picked for president, vice president, and treasurer.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 choices for pres.
17 choices for VP
16 choices for treasurer
18*17*16 = 4,896
Final Answer: 4,896
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