When calculating permutations, the order of the items being chosen matters. For example, choosing the numbers 1, 2, and 3 in that specific order is considered a different permutation than choosing them in a different order.
On the other hand, when calculating combinations, the order of the items being chosen does not matter. Using the example above, choosing the numbers 1, 2, and 3 in any order would be considered the same combination.
In summary, the main difference between permutations and combinations is whether or not the order of the chosen items matters in the calculation.
What is the difference between combination and permutation?
There is no difference they are calculated the same.
In a permutation order matters.
In a combination order matters.
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