How do you find the value of the permutation P(4,2)?

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2022-07-10

How do you find the value of the permutation P(4,2)?

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Karla Hull

Karla Hull

Beginner2022-07-11Added 20 answers

Step 1
using the definition
x n P r = n ! ( n - r ) !
where n ! = n ( n - 1 ) ( n - 2 ) × ... × 3 × 2 × 1
x 4 P 2 = 4 ! ( 4 - 2 ) ! = 4 ! 2 !
Step 2
× × × × × = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 2 × 1 = 4 × 3 = 12

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