SOLUTION: Determine the number of permutations (arrangements) possible of 6 things taken 5 at a time.

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Question 856105: Determine the number of permutations (arrangements) possible of 6 things taken 5 at a time.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

6P5 = 720 = 6!/(6-5)! = 6*5*4*3*2*1 = 720



Note:  6C5 = 6 = 6%21%2F%285%21%286-5%29%21%29+=+6cross%285%2A4%2A3%2A2%2A1%29%2Fcross%285%2A4%2A3%2A2%2A1%29 = 6

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine the number of permutations (arrangements) possible of
6 things taken 5 at a time.
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6C5 = 6C1 = 6/1 = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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