Fundamental Principles of counting Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

identify if the given if permutation or combination

arranging colors from lightest to darkest

A

permutation

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2
Q

selecting 5 representatives for student council election

A

combination

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3
Q

selecting the top 3 winners in a quiz bee

A

permutation

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4
Q

how many different ways can one fountain pen, one ball pen, and one pencil be chosen from a shop that has 10 fountain pens, 12 ball pens, and 5 pencils?

A

10 x 12 x 5 = 600

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5
Q

a committee of 6 persons is to be constituted from a group of 5 men and 4 women. how many of these would consist of 4 men and 2 women?

A

5C4 x 4C2 = 30

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6
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among the 32 teachers in the faculty, one principal, one vice-principal, and the teacher-in charge are to be appointed. how many ways can this be done?

A

32P3 = 32 x 31 x 30 = 29 760

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