SOLUTION: How many ways can a president and a vice president be selected in a class of 25 students

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Question 613749: How many ways can a president and a vice president be selected in a class of 25 students
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ewatrrr:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 25 choices for the president and 25-1 = 24 choices for the VP. So there are 25*24 = 600 different ways.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

How many ways can a president and a vice president be selected in a class of 25 students

Order important, Permutation used

 25P2 = 25!/23! = 25·24 = 600 ways