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Combinations and Permutations Explained

The document outlines various types of combinatorial problems, including permutations and combinations, with specific examples and calculations. It details how to compute selections for study groups, test scores, marble choices, lines from points, and a decagon from points on a circle. Scoring for solutions is also mentioned, emphasizing the importance of understanding the order of selection.

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Combinations and Permutations Explained

The document outlines various types of combinatorial problems, including permutations and combinations, with specific examples and calculations. It details how to compute selections for study groups, test scores, marble choices, lines from points, and a decagon from points on a circle. Scoring for solutions is also mentioned, emphasizing the importance of understanding the order of selection.

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Test 1 - A

Item Type
1 C
2 P
3 C
4 P
5 C
6 P
7 C
8 P
9 C
10 P

Test 1 – B

1 point for the diagram. Consider similar answers, formula will do, examples.

Permutations (Order Matters)


• Arrangements where sequence matters
• Ranked outcomes (e.g., medal positions)
• Creating codes/PINs where order matters

Shared (Both)
• Involves selecting items from a set
• Uses factorial-based counting
• Can be solved using combinations/permutations formulas

Combinations (Order Doesn’t Matter)


• Group or team selection
• Committee formation
• Choosing questions/options where order doesn’t matter

Test 1 – C – Consider solution. 5 – 3 – 1 scoring.

21. Study Groups

 Choose 3 girls: C(30,3)


 Choose 2 boys: C(16,2)
 Multiply: 4060 × 120 = 487,200

22. Exactly 70% on a 50-question test

 70% of 50 questions = 35. This equals choosing 35 of 50.


 Number of ways: C(50,35)
 = 2,118,760,560 (binomial coefficient)
23. Choosing Specific Marbles

 Green: C(4,2) = 6
 Orange: C(7,3) = 35
 Violet: C(8,4) = 70
 Total ways = 6 × 35 × 70 = 14,700

24. Lines from 8 Points (no three collinear)

 Each pair of points defines a distinct line.


 Number of lines = C(8,2) = 28

25. Decagon from 15 Points on Circle

 Choose 10 of 15 points: C(15,10) = C(15,5) = 3,003

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