Which of the following options is the BEST definition of a combination?
A) A selection of distinct elements from a set
B) The number of elements in a set
C) A selection of distinct elements from a set, arranged in a particular way
D) All the elements from a set

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A combination refers to the selection of distinct elements from a set without regard to the order in which they are selected. This distinguishes it from a permutation, which does consider the order of selection.

Which of the Following Options Is the BEST Definition of a Combination