SOLUTION: In how many ways can a chairperson and a vice chairperson be selected from a committee of 30 senators?

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Question 725948:
In how many ways can a chairperson and a vice chairperson be selected from a committee of 30 senators?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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THE CHAIRPERSON CAN BE SELECTED BY 1 OF 30 CANDIDATES OR:
1/30
THE VICE CHAIRPERSON CAN BE SELECTED BY 1 OR 29 CANDIDATES OR.
1/29
1/30*1/29=1/870 OR 870 POSSIBLE DIFFERENT SELECTIONS.