write the number of premutations in factorial form. then simplify. how many different ways can you and five friends sit in your assigned seats when you go to a concert?

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vocaloid · Answer

6 people total, so 6 seats

there are 6 possible choices for the first seat
5 possible choices for the second seat
4 possible choices for the third seat
3 choices for the fourth seat
2 choices for the fifth seat
1 choice for the sixth seat

in factorial form, this is 6!, which can be also expressed as 6*5*4*3*2*1

anonymous · Answer

6! = 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x1 as stated by@Vocalid