SOLUTION: There are 6 performers who are to present their acts at a variety show. How many different ways are there to schedule their appearances?

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Question 1041331: There are 6 performers who are to present their acts at a variety show. How many different ways are there to schedule their appearances?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We have 6 slots: A through F

6 choices for slot A
5 choices for slot B
4 choices for slot C
3 choices for slot D
2 choices for slot E
1 choice for slot F

6*5*4*3*2*1 = 720

There are 720 different ways to schedule the appearances where order matters.

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