Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Further Topics in Algebra - 11.6 Basics of Counting Theory - 11.6 Exercises - Page 1062: 47

Answer

$120$

Work Step by Step

Arrangements $\rightarrow$ Permutations.$P(n,r)=\displaystyle \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}$. Arranging r=$3$ from n=$6$ available courses, $ P(6,3)=\displaystyle \frac{6!}{(6-3)!}\qquad$ ... $=\displaystyle \frac{6\times 5\times 4\times(3!)}{(3!)}$ $=6\times 5\times 4$ = $120$
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