Thirteen Students, of Whom Three Are Seniors, Are Selected as Semifinalists

question 49

Multiple Choice

Thirteen students, of whom three are seniors, are selected as semifinalists for a literary award. Of the thirteen students, nine finalists will be selected. In how many ways can the nine finalists contain two seniors?

• A) \(715\)
• B) \(120\)
• C) \(2145\)
• D) \(360\)
• E) \(55\)

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Definitions:

Leaders

Individuals who inspire, influence, and guide others within an organization or community toward achieving collective goals and vision.

Management

The process of organizing, planning, directing, and controlling resources to achieve organizational goals effectively and efficiently.

Vision

A positive and future-focused image of what could and should be that focuses and energizes people; an essential requirement for effective leadership. A successful vision is leader-initiated, shared and supported by followers, comprehensive and detailed, and uplifting and inspiring.

Leader

A person who guides or directs a group towards achieving specific goals.