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There are 8 marbles in a bag, all of different colors. In how many orders can 4 marbles be chosen? In other words, what is the

number of permutations of picking 4 marbles from the bag?
A
1680
B
70
С
40320

2 Answers

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I think the answer will be 70
User Kristofer
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I got 70

Combination=n!/((n-r)!r!)

=8!/((8-4)!*4!)

=8*7*6*5*4!/(4!*4!)

=8*7*6*5/(4*3*2)

=70 ways

User Takje
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