D dhogue New member Joined Oct 26, 2010 Messages 1 Oct 26, 2010 #1 I missed this class and know working on homework I am completely lost. For example, one problem says evaluate the expression 5P4?
I missed this class and know working on homework I am completely lost. For example, one problem says evaluate the expression 5P4?
mmm4444bot Super Moderator Joined Oct 6, 2005 Messages 10,958 Oct 26, 2010 #2 nPr represents a number of permutations. nPr is the number of permutations of n objects taken r at a time. 5P4 is the number of permutations of 5 objects taken 4 at a time. Do you have a textbook that explains permutations ? (Look in the index.) If not, let us know.
nPr represents a number of permutations. nPr is the number of permutations of n objects taken r at a time. 5P4 is the number of permutations of 5 objects taken 4 at a time. Do you have a textbook that explains permutations ? (Look in the index.) If not, let us know.