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What is the correct mathematical representation of the number of permutations of n different objects?
What is the correct mathematical representation of the number of permutations of n different objects?
- $n^2$
- $n!$ (correct)
- $n + 1$
- $2^n$
How many total arrangements can be made with the letters A, B, and C?
How many total arrangements can be made with the letters A, B, and C?
- 3
- 6 (correct)
- 9
- 12
Which of the following represents the factorial operation for the number 4?
Which of the following represents the factorial operation for the number 4?
- 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 (correct)
- 4 × 3 × 2
- 4^3
- 4 + 3 + 2 + 1
If n = 5, what is the value of $n!$?
If n = 5, what is the value of $n!$?
Which expression correctly describes the number of permutations when choosing r out of n items?
Which expression correctly describes the number of permutations when choosing r out of n items?
What is the number of permutations for arranging 10 different items?
What is the number of permutations for arranging 10 different items?
What is the factorial of 6 written in expanded form?
What is the factorial of 6 written in expanded form?
When arranging 2 different objects, how many permutations are possible?
When arranging 2 different objects, how many permutations are possible?
What is the value of 0! (zero factorial)?
What is the value of 0! (zero factorial)?
Which of the following statements about factorials is true?
Which of the following statements about factorials is true?
How would you express the relationship of n! in terms of (n-1)!?
How would you express the relationship of n! in terms of (n-1)!?
What does the expression 8! / 5! simplify to?
What does the expression 8! / 5! simplify to?
Which of the following factorials is not defined?
Which of the following factorials is not defined?
To find the number of permutations of r items from n different items, which formula is used?
To find the number of permutations of r items from n different items, which formula is used?
In arranging 4 out of 10 different objects, which expression represents the total number of arrangements?
In arranging 4 out of 10 different objects, which expression represents the total number of arrangements?
What is the primary use of factorial in permutations?
What is the primary use of factorial in permutations?
What is the highest factorial value most normal calculators can handle?
What is the highest factorial value most normal calculators can handle?
What is the formula for the number of ways to permutate r out of n different objects?
What is the formula for the number of ways to permutate r out of n different objects?
When two items must remain together, how should they be treated in arrangements?
When two items must remain together, how should they be treated in arrangements?
To find permutations where two items cannot be next to each other, how do you proceed?
To find permutations where two items cannot be next to each other, how do you proceed?
What does it mean if items must be arranged in alternating order?
What does it mean if items must be arranged in alternating order?
How should items that must be in specific positions be treated during arrangements?
How should items that must be in specific positions be treated during arrangements?
If there are n groups of objects that can be in any order, how does this affect the final calculation?
If there are n groups of objects that can be in any order, how does this affect the final calculation?
What distinguishes a combination from a permutation?
What distinguishes a combination from a permutation?
In arranging five people in a row of ten empty chairs, how should the arrangement be calculated?
In arranging five people in a row of ten empty chairs, how should the arrangement be calculated?
When items must all be completely separate, what is the first step to consider?
When items must all be completely separate, what is the first step to consider?
What should be done if certain items must be in specific slots, while others can be arranged freely?
What should be done if certain items must be in specific slots, while others can be arranged freely?
How many ways are there to choose 2 items from 3 different objects?
How many ways are there to choose 2 items from 3 different objects?
What is the formula to calculate the number of permutations of r items from n different objects?
What is the formula to calculate the number of permutations of r items from n different objects?
What is the relationship between combinations and permutations?
What is the relationship between combinations and permutations?
If there are 60 permutations of 3 letters from A, B, C, D, and E, how many combinations of letters can be formed?
If there are 60 permutations of 3 letters from A, B, C, D, and E, how many combinations of letters can be formed?
Which scenario indicates that the order of selection does matter?
Which scenario indicates that the order of selection does matter?
What does the notation C(n, r) represent?
What does the notation C(n, r) represent?
How many ways are there to choose 3 objects from 5 different objects?
How many ways are there to choose 3 objects from 5 different objects?
What must be true for the factorial of zero, 0!?
What must be true for the factorial of zero, 0!?
When given the phrase 'chosen' in a problem, which operation should you be primarily concerned with?
When given the phrase 'chosen' in a problem, which operation should you be primarily concerned with?
What is the value of C(n, 0) for any integer n?
What is the value of C(n, 0) for any integer n?
Which statement about binomial coefficients is true?
Which statement about binomial coefficients is true?
What should you do if the problem requires you to choose 3 pure and 2 statistics questions?
What should you do if the problem requires you to choose 3 pure and 2 statistics questions?
In how many different arrangements can 3 items be chosen from a set of 5 items?
In how many different arrangements can 3 items be chosen from a set of 5 items?
What is the result of the expression C(n, n)?
What is the result of the expression C(n, n)?
Flashcards
Permutation Definition
Permutation Definition
The number of possible arrangements of objects where the order matters.
n! (n factorial)
n! (n factorial)
The product of all positive integers from 1 up to n.
Permutations of n objects
Permutations of n objects
The total ways to arrange 'n' distinct objects in a sequence.
Fundamental Counting Principle
Fundamental Counting Principle
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Factorials' Symbol
Factorials' Symbol
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5! Calculation
5! Calculation
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Permutations of 2 objects
Permutations of 2 objects
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Permutations of 3 objects
Permutations of 3 objects
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Factorial of n
Factorial of n
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0! (Zero factorial)
0! (Zero factorial)
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n! / (n-1)!
n! / (n-1)!
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n! / (n-r)!
n! / (n-r)!
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4 permutations of 10 objects
4 permutations of 10 objects
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Factorial Calculation on Calculator
Factorial Calculation on Calculator
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Calculator Limit for Factorials
Calculator Limit for Factorials
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Simplifying Factorial Expressions
Simplifying Factorial Expressions
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Permutation
Permutation
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Combination
Combination
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nPr
nPr
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nCr
nCr
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Items 'Stuck' Together
Items 'Stuck' Together
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Items Must Be Separated
Items Must Be Separated
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Items in Specific Places
Items in Specific Places
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Groups in Order
Groups in Order
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Permutations with Restrictions
Permutations with Restrictions
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Calculator Function for nPr
Calculator Function for nPr
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nCr Formula
nCr Formula
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nCr - 'n choose r'
nCr - 'n choose r'
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Binomial Coefficient
Binomial Coefficient
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nCr Symmetry
nCr Symmetry
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0! = 1
0! = 1
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Combinations vs. Permutations
Combinations vs. Permutations
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Choosing Items from a Set
Choosing Items from a Set
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Restrictions in Combinations
Restrictions in Combinations
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Multiplying vs. Adding Combinations
Multiplying vs. Adding Combinations
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Combination Calculator button
Combination Calculator button
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Combinations in Real Life
Combinations in Real Life
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Understanding 'n choose r'
Understanding 'n choose r'
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Combinations in Probability
Combinations in Probability
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Combinations in Statistics
Combinations in Statistics
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Study Notes
Permutations
- Permutations are arrangements of objects where order matters.
- Calculate the number of ways to arrange n items or r out of n items.
- For n distinct objects arranged in a row, there are n choices for the first position, n-1 choices for the second, and so on. This leads to n! arrangements.
- n! (n factorial) is the product of all positive integers from 1 to n.
- Example: 5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120.
- To find the number of ways to arrange r out of n distinct objects, use the formula: n! / (n-r)! (often written as nPr). This is equivalent to calculating n x (n-1) x ... x (n- r+1).
- Example: Find the number of ways to arrange 3 items from 5 distinct objects: 5!/2! = 60
Factorials
- Factorials are mathematical operations denoted by '!'
- n! is the factorial of the non-negative integer n.
- n! = n x (n-1) x ... x 2 x 1.
- 0! = 1.
- Negative factorials are undefined.
- Calculators have a factorial function.
Permutations with Conditions
- If items must stay together, treat them as a single unit, then arrange the unit and remaining items.
- If items cannot be together, find the arrangements where they are together and subtract from the total without restrictions.
- Specific item positions (e.g., first, last) involve considering those items as fixed and arranging the remaining items around them.
- Grouped items (e.g., vowels or colors on one side): Calculate permutations within groups and multiply, considering possible orders of groups if relevant.
Combinations
- Combinations are arrangements where order doesn't matter.
- Calculate the number of ways to choose r items out of n distinct items.
- The formula is nCr = n! / (r! * (n-r)!). This is often denoted as (n choose r) or "nCr".
- Example: Finding the number of ways to choose 2 letters from A, B, and C: 3! / (2! 1!) = 3
Combining Permutations and Combinations
- The number of combinations (nCr) can be found from the number of permutations (nPr) by dividing by the number of ways to arrange the chosen items (r!).
- The binomial coefficient nCr is also written as (n choose r), a related concept to combinations.
Multiplication/Addition Principle
- Use multiplication when "and" is implied (e.g., choosing an item each from X categories).
- Use addition when "or" is implied (e.g., choosing either one item from X or from Y groups).
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