From among the 36 teachers in a college, one principal, one vice-principal and the teacher-in-charge are to be appointed. In how many ways can this be done?
From among the 36 teachers in a college, one principal, one vice-principal and the teacher-in-charge are to be appointed. In how many ways can this be done?

Solution:

The number of ways to select three teachers from 36 members is equal to the number of ways to nominate one principal, vice-principal, and teacher in charge.

As a result, three posts will be filled.

There are 36C1 = 36 methods to choose a principal.

There are 35C1 = 35 methods to choose vice-principal (35, since one position is already given)

There are 34C1 different ways to choose the teacher in charge (34, since two positions are already given)

As a result, there are 36C1 × 35C1 × 34C1 = 36 × 35 × 34 = 42840 options to appoint three teachers.