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Question 755312: Decide whether you would use a permuation, a combination, or neither. Next, write the solution using permutation notation or combination notation, if possible, and, finally, answer the question.
In how many ways can six books be arranged on a bookshelf?
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Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In how many ways can six books be arranged on a bookshelf
this is a factorial problem
6*5*4*3*2*1 = 720 ways the books can be arranged

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