Permutation Formula

The word "arrange" usually refers to

• Permutation

• Combination

• Probability

• Counting

In a school club, there are 5 possible choices for the positions of a president, a vice president, a secretary, an auditor, and a treasurer. Assuming that each of them is qualified for any of these positions, in how many ways can 4 officers be elected?

• 20

• 60

• 120

• 360

In how many ways can Aling Marites arrange 7 potted plants in a row?

• 2,520

• 5,040

• 42

• 210

P(8,4)

• 6,720

• 20,160

• 336

• 1,680

P(6,6)

• 720

• 360

• 120

• 30

number of distinct permutations of n objects of which

p are alike, q are alike, r are alike and so on is

     

•    C(n, r)

  = 𝑛! / (𝑛−𝑟)!𝑟!

•       P = (n-1)!.

• P = 𝑛! / 𝑝!𝑞!𝑟!…

• P (n, r) = 𝑛! / (𝑛−𝑟)! where n>r

What is the formula for Permutations?

• n!

• ^n!∕_(n-r)!

• ^n!∕_{(n-r)! r!}

• ^r!∕_{(r-n)! n!}

How many ways ways can you arrange the letters in the word math?

• 15

• 4

• 24

• 48

A family of 3 plans to sit in the same row at a movie theater. How many ways can the family be seated in 3 seats?

• 3

• 6

• 1

How many distinct permutations can be formed using the letters of the word TENNESSEE?

• 3780

• 362,880

• 9

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