Decide whether the selection described is a combination or a permutation. Six 16 oz cans of tomato sauce are taken from the store shelf to be donated to the local food bank.

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ash2326 · Answer

It says that six cans of tomato sauce (16 Oz) are taken from a store for donation. @starlightstarbrite Does it says anywhere that the cans are arranged in some order or certain order is required?

anonymous · Answer

It doesnt, but one of the answer options is 'cannot be determined'.

ash2326 · Answer

So this is choosing certain things from a large no. of things, what do you think is this?

ash2326 · Answer

I believe it can be determined

anonymous · Answer

I'm not sure how to go about determining this with the information provided, so I was leaning towards the cannot be determined option

ash2326 · Answer

It's like choosing 6 candies out of 12 candies, what kind of problem is that?