In how many different orders can distinct books be placed on a shelf?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Every position uses a different book, so the choices fall by one each time. Step 2. . Answer: 120. Why not the others: allows repetition, stops too early, and counts unordered pairs.

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