Use the Permutations Formula

question 72

Multiple Choice

Use the Permutations Formula
-A club elects a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. How many sets of officers are possible if there are 9 members and any member can be elected to each position? No person can hold more than one office.

• A) 504
• B) 252
• C) 168
• D) 3024

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