SUMMARY
Captain Jane Way, a charter plane pilot, has a total of 11 destinations: Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, New York, Portland, Omaha, Miami, Honolulu, Arlington, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The number of ways she can arrange her schedule is calculated using permutations, specifically 11! (11 factorial), which equals 39,916,800 different arrangements. For the first destination, Captain Way has 11 choices, as she can select any of the listed cities as her starting point.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of permutations and factorials in mathematics
- Basic knowledge of combinatorial principles
- Familiarity with scheduling and optimization concepts
- Ability to perform calculations involving large numbers
NEXT STEPS
- Study combinatorial mathematics, focusing on permutations and combinations
- Explore scheduling algorithms and optimization techniques
- Learn about factorial calculations and their applications in real-world scenarios
- Investigate the impact of route planning on efficiency in charter aviation
USEFUL FOR
Mathematicians, aviation planners, logistics coordinators, and anyone interested in scheduling and optimization strategies.