A president and vice president will be selected from among 35 members of a board. Should permutations or combinations be used when determining the number of possible ways these offices can be filled?
How many combinations are possible for 13 objects taken 6 at a time?
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Of the 10 contestants in a televised quiz competition, 2 were eliminated during this week’s show, and 2 more will be eliminated during next week’s show. How many groups of 6 remaining contestants are possible a week from now? Assume that the show airs on the same day every week.
A choir has 3 spots open for altos, and 8 altos are interested in them. In how many ways can the open spots be filled?
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