Question

Which situation involves permutations? A. choosing 5 people out of 15 to participate in a survey B. choosing 3 flavors of ice cream out of 15 for an ice-cream sundae C. choosing a dozen flowers out of 30 to create a bouquet D. choosing first second-, and third-place winners in a cooking contest​

Answer 1

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Answer:

D. choosing first second-, and third-place winners in a cooking contest​

Explanation:

Permutations are involved when order matters. The order of people surveyed, sundae flavors, and flowers are irrelevant. The order of first-second-third is entirely relevant.

Cooking contest winners involve permutations.