Determine whether the following problem involves a permutation or a combination and explain your answer. How many different 5-letter passwords can be formed from the letters O, P, Q, R, S, T, and U if no repetition of letters is allowed? Choose the correct answer below. A. The problem involves a combination because the order in which the letters are selected does matter. OB. The problem involves a permutation because the order in which the letters are selected does matter. OC. The problem involves a combination because the order in which the letters are selected does not matter. OD. The problem involves a permutation because the order in which the letters are selected does not matter.

Determine whether the following problem involves a permutation or a combination and explain your answer. How many different 5-letter passwords can be formed from the letters O, P, Q, R, S, T, and U if no repetition of letters is allowed? Choose the correct answer below. A. The problem involves a combination because the order in which the letters are selected does matter. OB. The problem involves a permutation because the order in which the letters are selected does matter. OC. The problem involves a combination because the order in which the letters are selected does not matter. OD. The problem involves a permutation because the order in which the letters are selected does not matter.

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305071742

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter14: Counting And Probability

Section14.CT: Chapter Test

Problem 3CT: An Internet service provider requires its customer to select a password consisting of four letters...

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