Problem 838

Management selection. A corporation plans to fill 2 different positions for vice-president, V1 and V2, from administrative officers in 2 of its manufacturing plants. Plant A has 8 officers and plant B has 9.

a)      How many ways can these 2 positions be filled if the V1 position is to be filled from plant A and the V2 position from plant B?

 

b)      How many ways can the 2 positions be filled if the selection is made without regard to plant?

 

Solution:-

 

a)       How many ways can these 2 positions be filled if the V1 position is to be filled from plant A and the V2 position from plant B?

72

 

b)      How many ways can the 2 positions be filled if the selection is made without regard to plant?

272

 

 

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