Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems

question 147

Multiple Choice

Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems
Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Do not solve.
-A club elects a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. How many sets of officers are possible if there are 11 members and any member can be elected to each position? No person can hold more than one
Office.

• A)permutations
• B)combinations

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