B. Solve the problem. Show the complete solution. Identify the value of $n$ and $r$. (5 pts each) 1) How many permutations can we make if 7 bottles with different colors will be arranged in a row and taking 3 bottles at a time? 2) In how many ways can 8 students arrange themselves for a picture taking if they like to have only 5 of them will be in every shot?
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To find the number of permutations we can make with bottles of different colors when taking r bottles at a time, we can use the formula for permutations: P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)! Where n is the total number of bottles and r is the number of bottles we are taking Show more…
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