Permutations and Combinations

A disc jockey has to choose three songs for the last few minutes of his evening show.  If there are nine songs that he feels are appropriate for that time slot, then how many ways can he choose and arrange to play three of those nine songs?

• 84
• 504
• 9!
• 3!

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

How many 2-digit numbers can you make using the digits 1, 2, 3, & 4 without repeating the digits?

• 90
• 100
• 12
• 24

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Robin has five different pairs of shoes that match with 6 different pairs of socks.  How many shoes-and-socks combinations can she make if she selects one pair of shoes and one pair of socks?

• 1
• 30
• 5!
• 6!

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Eva has eight glasses of water.  In how many different orders can the glasses of water be arranged?

• 8
• 64
• 8!
• 56

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

How would you solve?
A book club offers a choice of 8 books from a list of 40.  In how many ways can a member make a collection?

• Permutation
• Combination
• Factorial
• MPC

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

If you roll a die then flip a coin, how many possible outcomes?

• 2
• 6
• 12
• 64

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

If you roll two dice, how many possible outcomes?

• 360
• 1
• 36
• 12

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

How many outfits are possible with 5 pairs of jeans, 8 t-shirts, and 2 pairs of shoes?

• 15
• 40
• 80
• 10

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

At Papa John's you are deciding on what you want for dinner. The pizza offers 8 different meats, 4 different cheeses, 3 different crust types and 2 different sauces. How many different pizzas do you have to choose from?

• 32
• 192
• 40,320
• 51,200

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

At  a New Car Dealership a particular model comes in 4 trim levels, 5 different colors, and 3 different interiors. How many different versions of this car model can be created from these options?

• 180
• 23
• 12
• 60

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6