Question 1104140
The order does matter in this problem
Suppose a, b, and c are 3 of the 12
candidates
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defence: a
offence: b
fence: c
is different from
def: b
off: c
fen: a
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12P3 = {{{ 12!/( 12 - 3 )! }}}
12P3 = {{{ 12! / 9! }}}
12P3 = {{{ 12*11*10 }}}
12P3 = {{{ 1320 }}}
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