Question

A coach must choose how to line up his five starters from a team of 12 players. Howmany different ways can the coach choose the starters?

Answer 1

Use permutation formula:

`P(n,r)=(n!)/((n-r)!)`

Where:

n = 12

r = 5

so:

`P(12,5)=(12!)/((12-5)!)=95040`

Answer:

95040