SOLUTION: there are 3 job openings for level 1 computer technicians, and six applicants. how many different ways could these six applicants be chosen to fill the three job openings?

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Question 539161: there are 3 job openings for level 1 computer technicians, and six applicants. how many different ways could these six applicants be chosen to fill the three job openings?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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there are 3 job openings for level 1 computer technicians, and six applicants. how many different ways could these six applicants be chosen to fill the three job openings?
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job 1: 6 ways
job 2: 5 ways
job 3: 4 ways
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Ans: 6P3 = 6*5*4 = 120
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Stan H.
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