Question

There are 9 members on a board of directors. If they must select a chairperson, a secretary, and a treasure, how many different slates of candidates are possible?

Answer 1

given: 9 members
elect 1 chairperson
elect 1 secretary
elect 1 treasurer

there are 9 choices for a chairperson, 8 for a secretary, and 7 for a treasurer.
9*8*7 = 504.
therefore, there are 504 different candidates possible