Asked by William
Kendra bought 4 paintings and wants to hang them side by side on a wall in her bedroom. However, only 3 of the paintings will fit side by side on this wall. How many different ways can Kendra arrange 3 of the 4 paintings on the wall?
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Answered by
Steve
All you want is the number of permutations for 3 out of 4:
4P3 = 4*3*2 = 24
You can pick the first in 4 ways.
Now there are 3 choices for the 2nd,
and 2 left for the 3rd.
4P3 = 4*3*2 = 24
You can pick the first in 4 ways.
Now there are 3 choices for the 2nd,
and 2 left for the 3rd.
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