Question

In how many ways can 8 instructors be assigned to six sections of a course in mathematics?

Answer 1

is it possible for one instructor to teach all the sections, or can they only teach one each?

Answer 2

good question!

Answer 3

probably not so answer is
\[8\times 7\times 6\times 5\times 4\times 3\]

Answer 4

if they can teach more than one section:
8*8*8*8*8*8=262144 possibilities
if they can only teach one:
8*7*6*5*4*3=20160 possibilities

Answer 5

Thanks

Answer 6

welks!