SOLUTION: In a school club, there are 5 possible choices for president, a secretary, a treasurer, and an auditor. Assuming that each of them is qualified for any of these positions, in how

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Question 1187589: In a school club, there are 5 possible choices for president, a secretary, a treasurer, and an auditor. Assuming that each of them is qualified for any of these positions, in how many ways can the officers be selected?
Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 5*4*3*2 = 120 different ways. 

5 ways fir the President position;

4 ways for the Secretary position;

3 ways for the Treasurer position;

2 ways for the Auditor position.

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