Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems
-A club elects a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. How many sets of officers are possible if there are 11 members and any member can be elected to each position? No person can hold more than one office.
A) permutations
B) combinations

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This is a permutation problem because the order in which the officers are elected matters (president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer are distinct positions).