Answer:
a= 336 different ways
b= 10 possible combinations
Step-by-step explanation:
As it is a definite machine and it must have ordered combinations therefore it is a permutation question . So finding 3 out of eight
8 P 3= 336 different ways the eight machines be arranged in the three spaces available.
Since the parts are randomly selected and there is no distinct pattern therefore combinations is used to solve this.
5C2 = 10 possible combinations of two parts can be selected.