An order of award presentations has been devised for seven people: Jeff, Karen, Lyle, Maria, Norm, Olivia, and Paul.
-In how many ways can the men be presented first and then the women?
A) 72
B) 144
C) 5,040
D) 2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are four men (Jeff, Lyle, Norm, Paul) and three women (Karen, Maria, Olivia). The men can be arranged in 4! ways and the women in 3! ways. Therefore, the total number of ways is 4! * 3! = 24 * 6 = 144.

An Order of Award Presentations Has Been Devised for Seven