Question

SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE

Decide if the following scenario involves a permutation or combination. Then find the number of possibilities.

There are 50 applicants for two Systems Engineer positions at a local company.

Answer 1

this is a combination problem... permutations would basically let you know

if you had to arrange all 50 applicants on tables for dinner , how many ways can they be seated...

in your case you have 50 items and you are CHOOSING 2 ...

you need the 50c2

Explanation: