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How to tell the difference between permutation and combination?.

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Permutation is an arrangement of things where order of arrangement matters. The position of each thing in a permutation matters. Thus, Permutation can be associated with Position.

Combination is grouping/selection of things where order does not matter. Permutation can be considered as an ordered combination.

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