Checkpoint: The Fundamental Counting Principle Solution

How many ways can you arrange The Limit Does Not Exist, The Integral of Intrigue, and The Derivative of Deception on a bookshelf?

n=3    3        2       1    nn1n23!=3·2·1=6

There are 6 ways to arrange three books on a bookshelf.

Note

Q: If one additional book was added, why would you not want to list all the possible arrangements?

A: Because adding one more book results in 24 possible arrangements.

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