Distinguish Between Permutation Problems and Combination Problems
Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Do not solve.
-From 8 names on a ballot, a committee of 3 will be elected to attend a political national convention. How many different committees are possible?
A)permutations
B)combinations

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The problem involves choosing a committee of 3 from a group of 8, which is a combination problem. Order does not matter in combinations, only the group of items selected.