PERMUTATION VS COMBINATION

It refers to the different ways of arranging a set of objects in order.

• FUNDAMENTAL COUNTING PRINCIPLE

• COMBINATION

• PERMUTATION

It refers to ways of choosing items from a large set of objects, such that their order does not matter.

• FUNDAMENTAL COUNTING PRINCIPLE

• COMBINATION

• PERMUTATION

In a class, there are 12 students. In how many ways can three students be included in the top 3 position?

• 1,320

• 220

• 1,230

• 202

Jack is setting the code on a combination lock. If he wants to use to the numbers 14344 and has thought of rearranging it, how may possible codes be there?

From among 8 students, 4 students will be chosen for a group dance presentation. How many possible groups are there?

State if each situation involves permutation or combination.

Electing 4 candidates to a municipal planning board from a field of 7 candidates

• PERMUTATION

• COMBINATION

State if each situation involves permutation or combination.

Trying on PIN codes for an ATM card

• PERMUTATION

• COMBINATION

State if each situation involves permutation or combination.

Ten club members need to choose a leader and an assistant leader

• PERMUTATION

• COMBINATION

State if each situation involves permutation or combination.

Ron is deciding 3 places to visit from a list of 10 places.

• PERMUTATION

• COMBINATION

State if each situation involves permutation or combination.

There are 15 applicants to fill-in Clerical jobs

• PERMUTATION

• COMBINATION