In each problem, please indicate what kind of permutations is involved, then solve. Show ypur complete solution. 1. Seven runners join a race. In how many possible ways can they be arranged as first, second and third? 2. If there are 10 people and only 6 chairs are available, in how many ways can they be seated

In each problem, please indicate what kind of permutations is involved, then solve. Show ypur complete solution. 1. Seven runners join a race. In how many possible ways can they be arranged as first, second and third? 2. If there are 10 people and only 6 chairs are available, in how many ways can they be seated

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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