SOLUTION: There are 4 positions to be filled. There are 12 applicants.How many ways can this be filled

Question 1038282: There are 4 positions to be filled. There are 12 applicants.How many ways can this be filled
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are 4 positions to be filled. There are 12 applicants.How many ways can this be filled
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If the positions are different:
12*11*10*9 = 11880 ways.
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If position A is the same as B and the same as C, etc.,
Then divide by 4*3*2*1 = 24
--> 495 ways
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