SOLUTION: A television station has 5 different commercials to play during the news. In how many different ways can they order the commercials?

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Question 848627: A television station has 5 different commercials to play during the news. In how many different ways can they order the commercials?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, swincher4391:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

5P5 = 5*4*3*2*1 = 120 ways

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many ways can we order the first slot? 5.
How many ways can we order the second slots? 4. (we used a commercial).
etc.
How many ways can we order the last slot? 1.
5*4*3*2*1 = 120. This is also known as 5!.