Question 34
Permutations and CombinationsEight football clubs are to play in a league on home and away basis. How many matches are possible?
- A.14
- B.28
- C.56
- D.128
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (56)
Explanation
Each ordered pair (home, away) is a match: 8P2 = 8 × 7 = 56.