In how many ways can a president, a secretary and a treasurer be chosen from 8 members if no one can hold two posts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 336
- Step 1: Order matters and no one repeats, so the number is .
- Step 2: .
Answer
336.
Why not the others: 56: order is ignored. 512: repetition is allowed.
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