Solve Counting Problems Using the Multiplication Rule
-You want to arrange 6 of your favorite CD s along a shelf. How many different ways can you arrange the CD s assuming that the order of the CD s makes a difference to you
A) 720
B) 120
C) 36
D) 30

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of ways to arrange 6 CDs is found by calculating 6!, which equals 720. This is because for the first position there are 6 choices, for the second there are 5 remaining choices, and so on, down to 1 choice for the last position, leading to 6*5*4*3*2*1 = 720.