Combination and Permutation

Permutation, combination, or neither?
Rob and Mary are planning trips to 9 countries this year.  There are 13 countries they would like to visit.  They are deciding which countries to skip.

• combination
• permutation
• neither

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Permutation, combination, or neither?
The batting order for seven players on a 12 person team.

• combination
• permutation
• neither

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Permutation, combination, or neither?

There are three computer programmer positions available with identical salary, benefits, and job descriptions. 45 people apply.

• combination

• permutation

• neither

Which of the following is an example of combination?

• Form a passcode with 4 digits
• Students line up in a queue to assembly
• Choose 4 students in a class committee
• Choose the chairperson, secretary and treasurer in a club

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In a race in which six cars are entered and there are no ties, in how many ways can the first four finishers come in?

• Permutation

• Combination

• Counting Principal

How many different ways can a director select 4 actors from a group of 20 actors to attend a workshop on performing in a rock musical.

• Permutation

• Combination

• Counting Principal

Permutation, combination, or neither?
A team of 8 basketball players need to choose a co-captain and captain.

• combination
• permutation
• neither

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Permutation, combination, or neither?
You have 4 framed portraits. How many ways can you arrange all 4 of them on the top of your bookshelf?

• combination
• permutation
• neither

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Permutation, combination, or neither?

Walking into a Gamestop and picking 2 games to buy.

• combination

• permutation

• neither

Choosing 3 toppings for your sundae out of a list of 15.

• Permutation
• Combination
• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9