SOLUTION: How many groups of 3 students can be selected from 8 students? On my calculator, I tried 8 times 3 second level percent button, then the permutation button and I keep getting 24

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Question 541632: How many groups of 3 students can be selected from 8 students?
On my calculator, I tried 8 times 3 second level percent button, then the permutation button and I keep getting 24. And I know it's not right!
Please help, thank you so much! :)

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the order of selection isn't a factor ___ this is a combination, not permutation

8C3 = 56