How many different arrangements of distinct books are possible on a shelf?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 24
- Step 1: Arranging distinct objects in a linear sequence depends on order, corresponding to permutations of elements.
- Step 2: The number of distinct linear permutations is given by .
- Step 3: Evaluate .
Answer
24.
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