Which of the problems below is not a permutation? The number of ways 20 people can finish in the first three places in a race. H

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Which of the problems below is not a permutation? The number of ways 20 people can finish in the first three places in a race. H

ow many different kinds of pizzas can be made with 12 optional toppings. How many ways 15 people can arrange themselves in a straight line. How many ways the top 20 hit songs can be arranged from a selection of 500 current singles.

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dolphi86 [110] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-04T18:26:09+03:00

Permutation is defined as the possible combinations or variation in which a number of things can be ordered or arranged.

All the examples provided are permutation, except -- How many different kinds of pizzas can be made with 12 optional toppings.

Other examples are clear examples of permutations. With permutations, order matters.

melamori03 [73] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-04T17:02:45+03:00

melamori03 [73]3 years ago

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The correct answer is the 12 topping pizza one. Just turned it in and got 100 on it. good luck