SOLUTION: A retired couple decides to visit four of sixteen recommended destinations around the world. In how many ways can they choose the countries?

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Question 984818: A retired couple decides to visit four of sixteen recommended destinations around the world. In how many ways can they choose the countries?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first destination is a choice of sixteen, the second a choice of the remaining fifteen, the third a choice of fourteen, the last a choice of thirteen.
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16 x 15 x 14 x 13=43680
ANSWER: They can choose four destinations in 43680 ways.