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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #213651 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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. \n" ); document.write( " |