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Question 1159797: Classify the problem as a permutations or combinations, In how many ways can a chairperson and a vice-chairperson be selected from a committee of 15 senators?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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In this problem, the order DOES matter  ---- therefore, the problem is about PERMUTATIONS.


The number of ways is  15*14 = 210.    ANSWER

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