SOLUTION: Suppose the majority party in a foreign country must select a prime minister and secretary of state from an eligible group of 36 party members. In how many ways can this be done?

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Question 1150199: Suppose the majority party in a foreign country must select a prime minister and secretary of state from
an eligible group of 36 party members. In how many ways can this be done?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 36 opportunities for the first position and 35 opportunities for the second position.

In all, there are 36*35 different ways to select this pair of officials.