Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 5 permute 2
P25
Step 1
Evaluate P25 using the formula Prn=n!(n-r)!.
5!(5-2)!
Step 2
Subtract 2 from 5.
5!(3)!
Step 3
Simplify 5!(3)!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 5! as 543!.
543!(3)!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 3!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
543!(3)!
Step 3.2.2
Divide 54 by 1.
54
54
Step 3.3
Multiply 5 by 4.
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