Solve the problem.
-In how many ways can a manager assign 7 employees at a coffee shop to 7 different tasks? Assume that each employee is assigned to exactly one task.
A) 5,040
B) 823,543
C) 128
D) 49

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is a permutation problem where we are arranging 7 unique items (employees) into 7 unique positions (tasks). The formula for permutations is n!, where n is the number of items to arrange. Therefore, the number of ways to assign the tasks is 7! = 7*6*5*4*3*2*1 = 5,040.

Solve the Problem. -In How Many Ways Can a Manager Assign 7 Employees