Challenge #270: Pony Permutations

[mike_w]

Is it fair to use the python module for this? I will say YES, because 1. why not use those (limited!) python skills where you can and 2. I already had a template for permutations and combinations in Alteryx, so this only needed minimal adjustments.. 

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[mst3k]

not being a python user myself (yet!), this is very helpful to see in action!

[OllieClarke]

Here's my solution:

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If there were 5 horses, then there'd be 120 possible outcomes (n!)

[alexnajm]

Solution attached. It is just a factorial for n number of horses, so 5 horses means 120 combinations (5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1) 😊

[balajilolla]

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Solution Attached

[binuacs]

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[j_christian]

Here's my solution and extra-credit solution.

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Extra credit: The number of horse races is the factorial of the number of horses involved.

[Jonny]

Not very pretty but solved nevertheless 🙂 

[TonyA]

Brings back memories. Only went to three Belmont Stakes races when I lived in New York, but did see one Triple Crown win.

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[Qiu]

Tried with an iterative macro.

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