SOLUTION: There are seven finalists for two scholarships. Four of them are girls and three of them are boys. In how many ways can the scholarships be awarded to one boy and one girl?
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Question 748167: There are seven finalists for two scholarships. Four of them are girls and three of them are boys. In how many ways can the scholarships be awarded to one boy and one girl?
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4 ways to choose a girl
3 ways to choose a boy
ways to choose a girl and a boy: (4)(3)=12
