Question

In how many ways can 2 coins be chosen from a set of 1 penny 1 nickel 1 dime 1 quarter

Answer 1

There are 6 different ways two coins can be chosen
penny-dime, penny-nickle, penny-quarter, dime-nickle, dime-quarter,      quarter-nickle 

Answer 2

It would be: ⁴P₂ = 4! / (4-2)!
= 4! / 2!
= 4*3*2*1 / 2*1
= 4*3
= 12

In short, Your Answer would be 12 ways

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