SOLUTION: write a short summary explaining the differences between a permutationand a combination of 4 things taken 3 at a time.Draw models to ilistrateyour written explanation.

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Question 35018: write a short summary explaining the differences between a permutationand a combination of 4 things taken 3 at a time.Draw models to ilistrateyour written explanation.
Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(4,3)=4!/(4-3)!=24 Permutations are when order matters
C(4,3)=4!/(4-3)!(3!)=4 Combinations, on the other hand, doesn't depend on order
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