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In how many ways can 6 books be arranged on a shelf? 8 ways 64 ways 256 ways 720 ways

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720 ways.

You would use 6P6 (Permutations) to find the answer.

You can also use the method that goes like this.

Book 1: 6 possible choices
Book 2: 5 possible choices (as you cannot replace the book once you have placed it.)
Book 3: 4 possible choices
Book 4: 3 possible choices
Book 5: 2 possible choices
Book 6: 1 possible choice (as it is the last book that you have not used.)
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