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there are 9 candidates running for 3 seats on a committee. how many different election results are possible? 36 84 504 56***Asked by goofy goon
There are 7 candidates running for 2 seats on a committee. How many different election results are possible?
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oobleck
Assuming the seats are all equivalent,
7C2 = (7*6)/(1*2) = ____
Otherwise, as in maybe president and vice-president, then
7P2 = 7*6 = 42
7C2 = (7*6)/(1*2) = ____
Otherwise, as in maybe president and vice-president, then
7P2 = 7*6 = 42