Answer:
The correct option is B) 720.
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider the provided information.
We have 10 candidates those qualified for 3 of the positions.
There are three nursing positions to be filled at Lilly Hospital. Position 1 is the day nursing supervisor, position 2 is the night nursing supervisor; and position 3 is the nursing coordinator position.
For Position 1 we have 10 choices, if we select 1 out of 10 candidates we are left with 9 candidates.
For position 2 we have 9 candidates, if we select 1 out of 9 candidates we are left with 8 candidates.
For position 3 we have 8 candidates.
Therefore, the number of ways are:
The number of different ways that 3 positions can be filled by these applicants is 720.
Hence, the correct option is B) 720.