#neutrino Messages 51 Reaction score 2 Thread starter Sep 8, 2015 #1 Homework Statement If there are 4 people and six empty seats . in how many ways can they be seated ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Is it 6P4 6*5*4*3 = 360 combinations ?
Homework Statement If there are 4 people and six empty seats . in how many ways can they be seated ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Is it 6P4 6*5*4*3 = 360 combinations ?
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Sep 9, 2015 #3 Put the four people in whatever order you like. There are 6 places to seat the first person, then 5 for the second person, 4 for the third person and, finally, 3 places left to seat the fourth person- 6(5)(4)(3)= 360.
Put the four people in whatever order you like. There are 6 places to seat the first person, then 5 for the second person, 4 for the third person and, finally, 3 places left to seat the fourth person- 6(5)(4)(3)= 360.