To solve a probability, you need to determine if the order is important or not. The word "<span>If a player can play any position," indicates that the team doesn't need to specify the order. So, the possible way to pick a team of 5 players out of 8 people would be: 8C5= 8!/ 5!</span>(8-5)!= 8C5= 8*7*6/ 3*2=56 ways
Probability is easier than talked through or with pictures denominator 8 positions 8 lose one position (2nd player) X 7 lose one position (3rd) X 6 lose one position (4th) X 5 lose one position (5th) X 4