The value of the permutation P(n,r) is the product of r numbers that starts with n, and each next number in the product is one less than the previous one.
60
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The value of the permutation P(n,r) is the product of r numbers that starts with n, and each next number in the product is one less than the previous one.
P(n,r) = n * (n-1) * ⋯ * (n-(r-2)) * (n-(r-1))_(rnumbers)Let's use this fact to find the value of P( 5, 3). We will write the product of 3 numbers that starts with 5, and each next number in the product is one less than the previous one.
P( 5, 3) = 5 * 4 * 3_(3numbers)
Now, let's calculate this product.
P(5,3) = 60
