Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) For Questions 10: A panel of 4 Democratic candidates, 4 Republican candidates, and 2 Independent candidates will participate in a political forum. 10.) (a) How many ways are there to randomly select 3 featured speakers from the panel to introduce 3 different topics of discussion during the event? (b) In how many ways can the candidates be seated in a row on the stage if the Democrats will be seated together, the Republicans will be seated together, and one independent can

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Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for
the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( )

For Questions 10: A panel of 4 Democratic candidates, 4 Republican candidates, and 2
Independent candidates will participate in a political forum.

10.)

(a) How many ways are there to randomly select 3 featured speakers from the panel to
introduce 3 different topics of discussion during the event?

(b) In how many ways can the candidates be seated in a row on the stage if the Democrats will be
seated together, the Republicans will be seated together, and one independent candidate will be
placed at each end of the row? 

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