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BRIAN M.
Jun 4, 2016

There are #336# possible combinations for 8 applicants to fill 3 job openings.

Explanation:

The first opening can be filled by any of the 8 applicants.

If the first job is filled that leaves only 7 applicant for the second position. When two of the jobs positions are filled that leaves 6 applicants for the third position.

The number of possibilities are therefore determine by multiplying the possible applicants for each position.

#8x7x6= 336#

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