document.write( "Question 1169804: Q-2: [5+5+5+5 Marks4] A six person committee composed of Ali, Ahmed, Adnan, , Omer, Fahed, and Adam is to select a chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.\r
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document.write( "a) In how many ways can be this done?
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document.write( "b) In how many ways can be this done if either Ali or Ahmed must be chairperson?
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document.write( "c) In how many ways can be this done if Adnan must hold one of the offices?
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document.write( "d) In how many ways can be this done if both Fahed and Adam must hold office?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #794648 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6*5*4=120 ways assuming nobody may hold more than one office. \n" ); document.write( "- \n" ); document.write( "2 ways for the first, then 5 for the second and 4 for the third. 40 ways \n" ); document.write( "- \n" ); document.write( "3*(5*4)=60 the three comes from the three possible offices he may hold \n" ); document.write( "- \n" ); document.write( "3 ways they can hold two offices, 4 people left to take the third office, so 12 ways. \n" ); document.write( " |