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What is the value of 16! when calculated?
What is the value of 16! when calculated?
Which of the following represents the formula for permutations?
Which of the following represents the formula for permutations?
How many ways can first and second place be awarded to 10 people?
How many ways can first and second place be awarded to 10 people?
What happens to the number of arrangements when repetitions are allowed?
What happens to the number of arrangements when repetitions are allowed?
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When using the factorial function, what does 0! equal?
When using the factorial function, what does 0! equal?
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Which mathematical operation simplifies the equation 16!/(16 - 3)!?
Which mathematical operation simplifies the equation 16!/(16 - 3)!?
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What is a distinguishing feature of combinations compared to permutations?
What is a distinguishing feature of combinations compared to permutations?
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In the example of arranging 3 pool balls out of 16, what is the result of the calculation?
In the example of arranging 3 pool balls out of 16, what is the result of the calculation?
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What is the primary distinction between combinations and permutations?
What is the primary distinction between combinations and permutations?
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How many permutations can be formed when choosing 3 digits from 10 different numbers with repetition allowed?
How many permutations can be formed when choosing 3 digits from 10 different numbers with repetition allowed?
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When calculating permutations without repetition, what happens to the number of choices available after each selection?
When calculating permutations without repetition, what happens to the number of choices available after each selection?
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What formula represents the total number of permutations when repetition is allowed?
What formula represents the total number of permutations when repetition is allowed?
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If you have a lock that requires a 3-digit combination using numbers from 0 to 9 with repetition not allowed, how many unique combinations can you create?
If you have a lock that requires a 3-digit combination using numbers from 0 to 9 with repetition not allowed, how many unique combinations can you create?
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What is meant by 'ordered combination' in the context of permutations?
What is meant by 'ordered combination' in the context of permutations?
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Which example best illustrates permutations with repetition?
Which example best illustrates permutations with repetition?
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How many permutations can be created with 4 different colored balls selected from a set of 12, without repetition?
How many permutations can be created with 4 different colored balls selected from a set of 12, without repetition?
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What does the notation C(n, r) represent?
What does the notation C(n, r) represent?
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Using the formula n! / (r!(n-r)!), if n = 16 and r = 3, what is the result?
Using the formula n! / (r!(n-r)!), if n = 16 and r = 3, what is the result?
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Which of the following correctly describes the difference between permutations and combinations?
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between permutations and combinations?
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What is the value of 4! (4 factorial)?
What is the value of 4! (4 factorial)?
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Why are the formulas n!/(r!(n-r)!) and n!/(n-r)!r! the same?
Why are the formulas n!/(r!(n-r)!) and n!/(n-r)!r! the same?
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How many permutations are there for 3 distinct items?
How many permutations are there for 3 distinct items?
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In Pascal's Triangle, how can you find the value for C(16, 3)?
In Pascal's Triangle, how can you find the value for C(16, 3)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of combinations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of combinations?
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How many different ways can 3 scoops of ice cream be chosen from 5 flavors when repetition is allowed?
How many different ways can 3 scoops of ice cream be chosen from 5 flavors when repetition is allowed?
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Which expression correctly represents the calculation for choosing 3 scoops from 5 flavors with repetition?
Which expression correctly represents the calculation for choosing 3 scoops from 5 flavors with repetition?
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When using arrows and circles to denote scoops and spaces, how many arrows would there be if 3 scoops are taken from 5 flavors?
When using arrows and circles to denote scoops and spaces, how many arrows would there be if 3 scoops are taken from 5 flavors?
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If a selection consists of 3 scoops and there are a total of 5 flavors available, how many boxes must be considered for arrows?
If a selection consists of 3 scoops and there are a total of 5 flavors available, how many boxes must be considered for arrows?
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In the problem of choosing ice cream scoops, which of the following is False?
In the problem of choosing ice cream scoops, which of the following is False?
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Which of the following represents the combination formula applied in this scenario?
Which of the following represents the combination formula applied in this scenario?
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What concept does the use of arrows and circles help illustrate in this problem?
What concept does the use of arrows and circles help illustrate in this problem?
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If the expression $(r + n - 1)!/(r!(n - 1)!)$ were to represent scoops and flavors, what does $n$ signify?
If the expression $(r + n - 1)!/(r!(n - 1)!)$ were to represent scoops and flavors, what does $n$ signify?
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Study Notes
Combinations and Permutations
- Combination: Loosely used in everyday language, implying order doesn't matter.
- Permutation: Used in mathematics, meaning order matters
- Fruit Salad Example: "My fruit salad is a combination of apples, grapes, and bananas" Order of fruit doesn't affect the salad. "The combination to the safe is 472" Order of numbers is crucial.
Mathematical Definitions
- Combination: When the order of items does not matter.
- Permutation: When the order of items does matter.
Permutations with Repetition
- Definition: Choosing a certain number of items from a set with multiple identical items.
- Formula: nr (n multiplied r times)
- Example: A lock with 10 digits, choosing 3 digits for combination. 103 = 1000 possible combinations.
Permutations without Repetition
- Definition: Choosing items from a set without replacement, where order matters.
- Example: Choosing the first three people in a race; you can't be first and second.
- Formula: n × (n-1) × (n-2) × ... (n-r+1)
- Example: If you have 16 pool balls and want to arrange 3 of them in a specific order, the formula is 16 × 15 × 14 = 3,360 possible arrangements.
Factorial Function
- Symbol: !
- Definition: Used to denote the result of multiplying a sequence of descending natural numbers.
- Example: 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24, 7! = 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 5040
Combinations without Repetition
- Definition: Choosing items from a set without replacement, where order does not matter.
- Formula: n! / (r! × (n-r)!) where n is the number of items to choose from and r is the number of items to choose.
- Example: Choosing 3 out of 16 pool balls (order doesn't matter)
- Formula: 16! / (3! × 13!) = 560 different combinations.
Combinations with Repetition
- Definition: Choosing items from a set with replacement, where order does not matter.
- Formula: (r + n - 1)! / (r! × (n-1)!) where n is the number of types of items and r is the number of items.
- Example: Choosing 3 scoops of ice cream from 5 flavors.
- Formula: (3 + 5 - 1)! / (3! × (5 - 1)!) = 35 different combinations.
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Test your understanding of combinations and permutations in mathematics through this engaging quiz. Explore the difference between combinations where order does not matter and permutations where it does, along with examples and formulas. Perfect for students learning these concepts in math classes.
