Asked by nfngs
Bonita bought her mom a charm bracelet. Each charm is labeled with a one-word message.
What is the probability that the 5 charms were hung in the order: dream, believe, love, laugh, inspire?
What is the probability that the 5 charms were hung in the order: dream, believe, love, laugh, inspire?
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Answered by
oobleck
The question is very poorly worded.
If the clasp provides a starting point to anchor the order, then 1/5! = 1/120
If there is no way to determine which is the "first" charm, then 1/4! = 1/24
If you can flip the bracelet over, so mirror images are the same, then 2/4! = 1/12
If the clasp provides a starting point to anchor the order, then 1/5! = 1/120
If there is no way to determine which is the "first" charm, then 1/4! = 1/24
If you can flip the bracelet over, so mirror images are the same, then 2/4! = 1/12
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