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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone explain the difference between permutations and combinations?

OpenStudy (nirmalnema):

permutation means arrangements and combination means selection

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Elaborate please?

OpenStudy (nirmalnema):

if u have to select r different objects from n different objects then use combination

OpenStudy (nirmalnema):

and after selecting you also have to arrange them then its permutaion 123 321 213 231 eg

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks.

OpenStudy (nirmalnema):

your welcome

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