Use the permutation formula to solve a problem when n = 8 and r = 2.
A. 56
B. 672
C. 6,720
D. 40,320

Answer:
Option A. 56
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Total number (n) = 8
Item taken for permutation (r) = 2
Pemutation (P) =?
ₙPᵣ = n! / (n – r)!
₈P₂ = 8! / (8 – 2)!
₈P₂ = 8! / 6!
₈P₂ = 8 × 7 × 6! / 6!
₈P₂ = 8 × 7
₈P₂ = 56