A certain board of directors has 11 members. They wish to elect four officers: a chair, a vice-chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. Suppose that only 5 members of the board are eligible for the treasurer position, but that all other offices are open to the entire membership of the board. In how many ways may the board elect its officers?

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A certain board of directors has 11 members. They wish to elect four officers: a chair, a vice-chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. Suppose that only 5 members of the board are eligible for the treasurer position, but that all other offices are open to the entire membership of the board. In how many ways may the board elect its officers?

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