FCR Combinations Permutations Review

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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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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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

• Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP)

How would you solve?

From the 20 DVD's you purchased this past year, you plan to take five with you on vacation. How many different sets of five DVD's can you take?

• Permutation

• Combination

• Factorial

• Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP)

How would you solve?

The model of car you are thinking of purchasing is available in nine different colors, three different styles and two sizes of motor. How many ways can you order the car?

• Permutation

• Combination

• Factorial

• Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP)

How would you solve?

How many ways can you line up your eight trophies that you've won over the years on a shelf in your room?

• Permutation

• Combination

• Factorial

• Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP)

The ski club with ten members is to choose three officers for captain, co-captain and secretary.  How many ways can those offices be filled?

• 720
• 120
• 10!

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Rylan’s basketball team has 11 players. How many ways can his coach choose five starting players?

• 462
• 55440
• 55
• 1000

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Sarah plays softball over the summer.  If there are 10 players on the team, how many ways can the coach make a batting order that includes all players?

• 1
• 3628800
• 100
• 1814400

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Ashlyn needs to bring a dessert to her dinner party. If the bakery has eight pies to choose from, how many ways can Ashlyn choose three?

• 336
• 56
• 24
• 100

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