Question

does the following problem involve a permutation or combination? explain your answer. (it is not necessary to solve the problem )
fifty - four people purchase raffle tickets. three winning tickets are selected at random. if each prize is $500, in how many different ways can the prizes be awarded?
the problem involves a
permutation
combination
because the
of ticket holders selected
matter

Explanation:

Answer:

The problem involves a combination because the order of ticket holders selected does not matter.