Permutations and Combinations..

In how many ways can a coach assign the 5 starting position in basketball to nine equally qualified men?

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Permutations and Combinations..

In how many ways can a coach assign the 5 starting position in basketball to nine equally qualified men?

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{9!}{4!}$$ ?

anonymous · Answer

=15120

anonymous · Answer

This is a good question. Does the order of choosing matter since each position on a basketball court is technically different? i over thought these question so bad in high school lol

anonymous · Answer

In real life yep, but in this problem team members are "equally qualified" so no. Besides there are not enough information. 
Thus :
For position 1, coach has 9 possibilities
For position 2, 8 possibilities ...

This leads to 9*8*7*6*5 = 15120

anonymous · Answer

ohh yes i completely agree with your answer. I'm just saying the thoughts that go through my head which i must suppress.  ha ha

anonymous · Answer

^^ ok

chaise · Answer

If you search "patrickJMT - combinations and permutations" you will get some nice little videos on permutations and combinations, with really good explanations. If you're having troubles or are curious :)