Decide if this is a combination or permutation and then answer the question.
Minnie has 4 different stamps. She needs 3 to mail a large letter. How many ways can she pick the 3 that will be used?
( What does combination and permutation mean?
Thanks!! :)

Question

Decide if this is a combination or permutation and then answer the question.
Minnie has 4 different stamps. She needs 3 to mail a large letter. How many ways can she pick the 3 that will be used?
( What does combination and permutation mean?
Thanks!! :)

apolloschariot · Answer

If order doesn't matter, it's a combination. If order does matter, it's a permutation.

apolloschariot · Answer

In this case it won't matter which 3 stamps she uses as long as there are 3 stamps, so it'll be a combination.

anonymous · Answer

but how many ways can she pick the 3 that will be used? btw thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

apolloschariot · Answer

Ah, I misread your question.
Bah I feel like I can answer this question but my brain just isn't working properly. I'm sorry :(

anonymous · Answer

no no its all good thanks anyways :)