Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems
Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Do not solve.
-In a student government election, 5 seniors, 3 juniors, and 2 sophomores are running for election. Students elect four at-large senators. In how many ways can this be done?
A)permutations
B)combinations

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This is a combination problem because the order in which the senators are chosen does not matter.