How many different signals can be made by hoisting 5 different colored flags one above the other,when any number of them may be hoisted a time?
(a) 2^5 (b)5P5 (c)325 (d) None

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How many different signals can be made by hoisting 5 different colored flags one above the other,when any number of them may be hoisted a time?
(a) 2^5  (b)5P5  (c)325 (d) None

Manu Jindal · Answer

There are 5 flags.Total Number of signals made using 5 different colored flags = 5p1+5p2+5p3+5p4+5p5 = 325

Sahil Jain · Answer

325=5P1+5P2.....+5P5

Suri Gangula · Answer

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How many different signals can be made by hoisting 5 different colored flags one above the other,when any number of them may be hoisted a time? (a) 2^5 (b)5P5 (c)325 (d) None

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