SOLUTION: if asked a question about probability does P stand for something with repalcement or does C stand for something w/ replacement ex. 26P6 or 26C6

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ex. 26P6 or 26C6

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Neither.

aPb indicates the number of ways to choose b items from a set of a objects, where order matters.

On the contrary, aCb indicates the number of ways to choose b items from a set of a objects, where the order *doesn't* matter.

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