Answer:
There are 60 ways can Alex select 3 candies from a jar with 5 candies.
Step-by-step explanation:
The problem is about Permutations. Therefore, we must use the formula
- [tex] \boxed{P(n,r)=\frac{n!}{(n-r)!}}[/tex]
We have the given
Substitute the givens to the formula
[tex] P(5,3)=\frac{5!}{(5-3)!}[/tex]
[tex] P(5,3)=\frac{5!}{2!} [/tex]
[tex] P(5,3)=5\cdot 4 \cdot 3 [/tex]
[tex] P(5,3) = 60 [/tex]
There are 60 ways can Alex select 3 candies from a jar with 5 candies.
