document.write( "Question 1189412: I'm a bit confused on how to approach this question. Please help me out. \r
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document.write( "There are 12 ways to select a person from 12 persons for the position of secretary,\r\n" );
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document.write( "and then there are 11 ways to select a person from 11 remaining persons for the position of treasurer.\r\n" );
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document.write( "In all, it gives 12*11 = 132 different options.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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