SOLUTION: In a club with 17 members, how many ways can the club elect a president and a treasurer?

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Question 552457: In a club with 17 members, how many ways can the club elect a president and a treasurer?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(n,r) = (n!)/((n-r)!)

P(17,2) = (17!)/((17-2)!)

P(17,2) = (17!)/(15!)

P(17,2) = (17*16*15!)/(15!)

P(17,2) = 17*16

P(17,2) = 272


So there are 272 ways.


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