PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 10 of 60
What distinguishes a 'Permutation' from a 'Combination' in probability calculations?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) In permutations, the exact sequence or order of the elements is strictly important.
Explanation
Permutations calculate arrangements where the specific order matters (like guessing the top 3 runners in exact order), whereas combinations ignore the sequence.
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