document.write( "Question 473682: This is a real life question, just curious how to figure it. I have a ceiling fan part with 4 connections (labeled L,1,2,and 3) and 4 different colors of wires (purple, black, yellow and grey.) How many possible combinations would I have if I didn't know what color of wire went into which connector? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #324883 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You have 4*3*2*1 = 24 possibilities. \n" ); document.write( "I think black goes to L. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "They're probably for different speeds, so if you get them wrong, the speeds will be out of order. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |