Question

how many ways can a president and vice president be chosen from a committe of 8 people?

Answer 1

There are 9 ways to choose a president, and having chosen a president, 8 ways to choose a vice president (from the remaining 8 members of the committee). Thus, there are 9*8 = 72 ways to choose a president and vice president.

Answer 2

but there are 8 people

Answer 3

not 9

Answer 4

thats saying theres 9 ways not people

Answer 5

I'd say it's 8 x 7