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> LL.9 Permutations SFZ

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If the Trojans, the Bulls, the Chiefs, and the Raiders are playing in the same sports league, in
how many different orders can they finish their season?

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Answer: 24

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 4 ways to pick first place, 3 ways for second, and so on until we count down to 1

Multiply those values to get the final answer: 4*3*2*1 = 12*2 = 24

As an alternative method, you can use the nPr formula with n = 4 and r = 4

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