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0! =

Answer: 1.

  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C Undefined
  • D Infinity

Correct answer: B. 1

Explanation: By convention, 0! = 1. This makes combinatorial formulas work correctly.

StartABCBCACAB6 ordered outcomes (permutations); pairing AB/BA etc gives 3 combinations

Counting tree for selecting 2 items from {A, B, C} without repetition: 3 x 2 = 6 ordered arrangements.

Concept context

Counting, arrangements, and selections

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