Question

8 boys are seated in 4 rows, one boy per seat? Is this a permutation or combination?

Answer 1

order matters, right?

Answer 2

Tell me why @inkyvoyd

Answer 3

Does order matter? :)

Answer 4

idk that why I'm asking you :) @inkyvoyd

Answer 5

I believe it does, unless the seats are not distinct.

Answer 6

what does that mean, distinct?

Answer 7

Distinct. Separate.

Answer 8

okay thanks!

Answer 9

without more details it's a bit hard to tell, but I'd say a permutation for this problem...

Answer 10

kk! :) Thanks

Answer 11

you're welcome :)

Answer 12

What if the problem was changed to: 8 boys be seated in 4 seats, one boy per seat? ...... just the rows was changed to seats? @inkyvoyd

Answer 13

@robtobey help plz :):)