Counting Principle Permutations 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:

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

• 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

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

• Combination

• Permutation

• Fundamental Counting Principle

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

• 12

• 60

• 15

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

• 5040

• 35

• 28

• 840

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

Choosing 3 toppings for your sundae out of a list of 15.

• Permutation

• Combination

• Neither

Selecting a four representatives for the student board.

• Permutation

• Combination