SOLUTION: Sam has 5different cards in a paper bag. The cards are numbered 1to 5. What is the chance of drawing out the cards in numerical order; for example 1, 2,3,4,5?

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Question 488573: Sam has 5different cards in a paper bag.
The cards are numbered 1to 5.
What is the chance of drawing out the cards in numerical order; for example 1, 2,3,4,5?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The cards are numbered 1to 5.
What is the chance of drawing out the cards in numerical order;
for example 1, 2,3,4,5?
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# of ways to select that order: 1
# of ways to select in random order: 5! = 120
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P(selecting in that order) = 1/120
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Stan H.