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How To Use PERMUT() Function in Google Sheets

Description

Returns the number of ways to choose some number of objects from a pool of a given size of objects, considering order.

Common questions about the PERMUT formula:
1. What is the PERMUT formula?
2. What does the PERMUT formula do?
3. How can the PERMUT formula be used?

How to use the PERMUT formula appropriately:
The PERMUT formula can be used to calculate the number of different permutations or combinations of a given set of items. It is a powerful tool for exploring the total possible arrangement of a given set of items.

How to mis-type the PERMUT formula:
It is possible to mis-type the formula as “PRMT” rather than “PERMUT”.

Common ways the PERMUT formula is used inappropriately:
Some people might use the PERMUT formula to calculate probabilities instead of combinations or permutations.

Common pitfalls when using the PERMUT formula:
The formula can cause an error when the range of numbers used as arguments is too large.

Common mistakes when using the PERMUT formula: 
The formula is often mis-typed as “PRMT” or “PREMUT”.

Common misconceptions people might have with the PERMUT Formula:
Some people may confuse the PERMUT formula with the COMBIN formula, which calculates the number of combinations from a given set of data.

How To Actually Use PERMUT() in Sheets

PERMUT(n, k)

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