SOLUTION: there are 18 students in a class. How can 3 of them be picked for president, vice president, and treasurer.

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Question 934554: there are 18 students in a class. How can 3 of them be picked for president, vice president, and treasurer.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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18 choices for pres.
17 choices for VP
16 choices for treasurer

18*17*16 = 4,896

Final Answer: 4,896
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