Permut() returns the number of permutations of q elements that can be selected from a set of p items. As represented by the formula: Permut(p,q) = (p)! / (p - q)! The order in which the items are selected is significant.
Syntax:
Permut(p, q)
Return data type: integer
Limitations:
Non-integer arguments will be truncated.
Examples and results:
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In how many ways could the gold, silver and bronze medals be distributed after a 100 m final with 8 participants? Permut( 8,3 ) |
Returns 336 |