SOLUTION: How many permutations can 10 books be arranged in a shelf?

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Question 1192093: How many permutations can 10 books be arranged in a shelf?

Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source):
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If the books are distinct, there are

            10! = 10*9*8*7*6*5*4*3*2*1 = 3628800   different permutations/arrangements.         ANSWER

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    - PROOF of the formula on the number of Permutations
    - Simple and simplest problems on permutations
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