document.write( "Question 296502: How many different ways can a college select three applicants for a teaching position from a pool of 20 applicants. \n" ); document.write( "
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The 1st choice is 1 of 20, then 1/19, then 1/18
\n" ); document.write( "20*19*18 = 6840
\n" ); document.write( "But, choosing ABC is the same as BCA, so divide by 6
\n" ); document.write( "6840/6 = 1140 different ways.
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