Find the number of possible outcomes in the sample space. Six books need to be placed on a shelf. You randomly arrange the books on the shelf from left to right.
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Once we place a book, we have 5 choices left for the second spot. Then we have 4 choices for the third spot, 3 for the fourth, 2 for the fifth, and finally 1 for the last spot. Show more…
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