document.write( "Question 892816: How many ways can you choose a manager and assistance from a 9-person task force? \n" ); document.write( "
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How many ways can you choose a manager and assistance from a 9-person task force?
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\n" ); document.write( "# of ways to choose the manager:: 9
\n" ); document.write( "# of ways to choose the assistant:: 8
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\n" ); document.write( "Total # of ways:: 9*8 = 72
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