Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Seventh Edition

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Permutations and Combinations - Exercises - Page 413: 7

Answer

15120

Work Step by Step

The number of 5-permutations of a set with nine elements = P(9, 5) [By definition] $=\frac{9!}{(9-5)!}$ $=\frac{9!}{4!}$ $=15120$
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