Seven Passengers Are on a Waiting List for an Overbooked

question 102

Essay

Seven passengers are on a waiting list for an overbooked flight.As a result of cancellations, 3
seats become available.How many different ways can those 3 available seats be filled regardless
of the order?

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Definitions:

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Critical Evaluator

Someone skilled in assessing situations, ideas, or projects thoroughly and objectively to judge their worth or significance.

Non-directive Stance

A non-directive stance denotes an approach, especially in counseling or leadership, where guidance is provided without dictating a specific course of action, encouraging independence in decision-making.