Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Counting and Probability - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 888: 10

Answer

$336$

Work Step by Step

If we want to choose $k$ elements out of $n$ with regard to order and not allowing repetition, we use permutations: $_{n}P_k=\frac{n!}{(n-k)!}$ Hence, we have: $_{8}P_3=\frac{8!}{(8-3)!}=8\cdot7\cdot6=336$
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