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Question 862710:

In a class of 18 students, three will be selected as representatives for the physics competition. How many ways can these three students be selected.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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FIRST CHOICE IS 1 OUT OF 18
SECOND CHOICE IS 1 OUT OF 17
THIRD CHOICE IS 1OUT OF 16
18*17*16=4,896 WAYS TO SELECT THREE FROM 18