Question

Decide if this is a combination or permutation and then answer the question. Minnie has 4 different stamps. She needs 3 to mail a large letter. How many ways can she pick the 3 that will be used?(pick two)

A. combination
B. permutation
C. 4
D. 3
E. 24
F. 12

Answer 1

It is a combination, becasue the order does not matter

C (4,3) = 4! / [3! (4-3)!] = 4

Answer: A and C.