Permutations Vs. Combinations

Describe the Type of Problem:

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

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

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

Describe the Type of Problem:

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

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

Describe the Type of Problem:

There are 24 applicants for 2 identical jobs at Taco Bell

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

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

Assembling a jigsaw puzzle

• Permutation

• Combination

Forming a committee of 5 members from 20 people

• Permutation

• Combination

Determining the top three winners in a Science Quiz Bee

• Permutation

• Combination

Selecting 5 basketball players out of 10 team members for the different positions

• Permutation

• Combination

In a cross country race, the number of ways the runners finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place?

• Combination

• Permutation