Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems
Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Do not solve.
-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 problem involves selecting a specific order for the officers (president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer), which means it is a permutation problem.