How many ways can you choose a manager and assistant from a 9-person task force

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Question 892816: How many ways can you choose a manager and assistance from a 9-person task force?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many ways can you choose a manager and assistance from a 9-person task force?
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# of ways to choose the manager:: 9
# of ways to choose the assistant:: 8
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Total # of ways:: 9*8 = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.