I have a the link below to show the Bracket I was given(the teams are different, that should not make a difference) There is 16 teams on the Sheet i was given, with what it looks like if the brackets are correct, 13 games. I need to find 2 answers
1). How many possible wasy are there for how the entire NBA playoffs could play out?
2). How many possible ways are there for how the entire NBA plays could play out WITH the ATLANTA HAWKS winning?
I believe this is a permutation but i do not know how to find the answers please help.
http://www.scoresreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/nba-playoffs-bracket.jpg