Permutation An ordered arrangement of a group of objects is different from Both arrangements are included in possible outcomes. Example: 5 people to fill 3 chairs (order matters). How many ways can the chairs be filled? 1st chair 5 people to choose from – 2nd chair 4 people to choose from – 3rd chair 3 people to choose from – # possible arrangements are 5 4 3 = 60 ∙ ∙
Permutation An ordered arrangement of a group of objects is different from Both arrangements are included in possible outcomes. Example: 5 people to fill 3 chairs (order matters). How many ways can the chairs be filled? 1st chair – 5 people to choose from 2nd chair – 4 people to choose from 3rd chair – 3 people to choose from # possible arrangements are 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 = 60
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