Math Permutations and Combinations Quiz

It refers to the different possible arrangements of a set of objects.

• linear permutation

• distinguishable permutation

• circular permutation

• Combination

Two different arrangements of objects where some of them are identical are called _________.

• distinct permutations

• distinguishable permutations

• circular permutations

• combination

Which of the following situations can be solved using permutation?

• buying vegetables from the market

• selecting the shoes to wear

• arranging the books in a shelf

• choosing the songs to play

In how many ways can 4 flowers from 6 different flowers be arranged in a row?

• 60

• 120

• 240

• 360

What is the value of 0! (zero factorial)?

• 0

• 1

• 10

• 100

In how many ways can 8 people be seated around a circular table?

• 360

• 720

• 1,440

• 5,040

What is P(8, 5)?

• 56

• 336

• 1,400

• 6,720

Which of the following situations can be solved using combination?

• falling in line for the flag ceremony

• selecting classmates to invite in the party

• arranging plates in the dish rack

• stacking the boxes in the utility room

Find the number of distinguishable permutations of the letters of the word PASS.

• 4

• 12

• 36

• 144

Which of the following situations can be solved using distinguishable permutation?

• arrangements for the word POISONOUS

• ways 3 people be seated in a round table

• ways 4 dictionaries be arranged in a shelf

• ways 5 contenders sing in a contest