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