SOLUTION: A coach must choose five starters from a team of 12 players. How many different ways can the coach choose the starters?

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Question 553092: A coach must choose five starters from a team of 12 players. How many different ways can the coach choose the starters?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(n,r) = (n!)/((n-r)!)

P(12,5) = (12!)/((12-5)!)

P(12,5) = (12!)/(7!)

P(12,5) = (12*11*10*9*8*7!)/(7!)

P(12,5) = 12*11*10*9*8

P(12,5) = 95040


So there are 95,040 different ways.


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