Chapter 0, Problem 64PO

To determine

The total number of different ways to play the cards.

Answer to Problem 64PO

  $N=5040$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Total number of cards = 7

Formula used:

Factorial formula,

  $n!=1\times 2\times 3\times 4\times 5\times \mathrm{.........}\times n$

Where,

  $n=$ Natural number

Calculation:

Total ways of playing the cards,

  $\begin{array}{l}N=7!\\ N=1\times 2\times 3\times 4\times 5\times 6\times 7\\ N=5040\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, Marcos can play the 7 cards in 5040 different ways.