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College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section8.6: Counting Principles

Problem 40E: Choosing Officers From a pool of 12 candidates, the offices of president, vice-president, secretary,...

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