Problema Solution

How many ways are there of choosing 2 objects, without replacement, from the 3 objects pencil, eraser, and desk, if the order of the choices is relevant? the order of the choices is not relevant?

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Let

P = pencil

E = eraser

D = desk

If the order is not relevant the choices are:

PE

PD

ED

There are 3 choices if the order is not relevant.

If the order is relevant the choices are:

PE

EP

PD

DP

ED

DE

There are 6 choices if the order is relevant.