SOLUTION: Brad and Janet are getting married. They have a wedding party of 5, with 3 bridesmaids and 2 groomsmen. In how many different ways can 4 of the 5 members of the wedding party lin

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Question 948704: Brad and Janet are getting married. They have a wedding party of 5, with 3 bridesmaids and 2 groomsmen.
In how many different ways can 4 of the 5 members of the wedding party line up do a Photo?
I have done 4! And got 24 ways, but I am not sure if this is right. Could you please help?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They have a wedding party of 5, with 3 bridesmaids and 2 groomsmen.
In how many different ways can 4 of the 5 members of the wedding party line up do a Photo?
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Ans: 5P4 = 5!/(5-4)! = 5!/1! = 5! = 5*4*3*2 = 120 ways
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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