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A book club has 10 members.

How many ways can they choose a president, vice president, and secretary from among the members?

A.
720

B.
30

C.
100

D.
120

User Cdeerinck
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herese 10 choices for president

there would 9 choices for vice

8 choices for secretary

so 10*9*8=720

720 choices
User Quake
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slot method
1st slot, 10 options
2nd slot, 9 options (1 went to first slot)
3rd slot, 8 options (1 moer to 2nd slot)

multiply them
10*9*8=720 options

A is answer
User Chris Nielsen
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