SOLUTION: In how many ways can the new president choose a secretary of defense, offense, and a secretary on the fence from a pool of 12 candidates?

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Question 1116941: In how many ways can the new president choose a secretary of defense, offense, and a secretary on the fence from a pool of 12 candidates?
Answer by ikleyn(52878) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 12*11*10 ways for 3 positions assuming that no one person can occupy 2 or more offices.