permutation: u want to hang 3 different pairs of socks on a clothesline to dry .. how many ways can u arrange socks on the line?.. hint: answer is NOT 48 :(

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skullpatrol · Answer

Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

nope.. i thought 48 made sense

skullpatrol · Answer

@soapia Try making a sketch with
 r=red sock, w=white sock, and b=blue sock.

anonymous · Answer

i have a test.. that will take too long

anonymous · Answer

for questions with greater numbers

skullpatrol · Answer

I can not help you during a test; but I can help you find a formula using a sketch :)

anonymous · Answer

sure

skullpatrol · Answer

r r w w b b is one combination of hanging them on the line, right?

skullpatrol · Answer

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skullpatrol · Answer

@soapia are you still there?