Combinations vs. Permutations vs. Counting Principle

Describe the Type of Problem:

Ben has to pick 2 kittens from a litter of 4.

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Describe the Type of Problem:

In a town election, there are 10 people running for Trustee, Plow-Man, and Landscaper

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Describe the Type of Problem:

How many ways can 5 people be arranged in a line?

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Describe the Type of Problem:

Jimbo has 5 hats, 6 ties, and 3 watches to choose from when making an outfit.

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Describe the Type of Problem:

There are 24 applicants for 2 identical jobs at Taco Bell

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Describe the Type of Problem:

You and 2 friends are selecting seats at an event (where the seats are numbered).

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

How many ways can a club select a president, vice president, and a secretary from a group of 5 people?

• 12
• 60
• 15

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Determine the number of 4-letter arrangements that can be made using the word RHOMBUS.

• 5040
• 35
• 28
• 840

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Six friends are going to play a ball game. Each team has 3 players. How many different team combinations are possible?

• 120

• 6

• 18

• 20

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

How many basketball games are played in a 10-team league if each team plays all other teams TWICE?

• 90

• 45

• 180

• 100

Tags

CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2