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Quarter 3 – Module 5: Solving Problems Involving Permutations and Combinations
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Mathematics
Quarter 3 - Module 5
Solving Problems Involving
Permutations and Combinations
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
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 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn about
permutations and combinations. Specifically, you will learn how to solve problems
involving permutations and combinations.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
 recall basic concepts such as steps in solving problems and factorial notation;
 classify problems whether it involves permutation or combination; and
 solve problems involving permutations and combinations.

What I Know

A. Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is wrong on a separate sheet of

paper.
1. In solving problems involving permutations and combinations, follow the basic
steps in problem solving.
2. The steps in problem solving are given by the acronym: ARGFSA (Analysis,
Required, Given, Formula, Statement, Answer).
3. We will use the basic concepts on polynomials in solving problems about
permutations and combinations.
4. Do not forget to include the unit of measurement in the final answer.
5. Analysis refers to the process of classifying the given problem whether it is
permutation or combination.

B. Directions: Read the problem carefully. Answer the questions that follow.

Problem 1

You are asked by your teacher to arrange the letters in

the word MATHEMATICS, regardless of each word’s
meaning. In how many ways can you arrange the letters
in the word MATHEMATICS?

1. What is asked in the problem?

A. The number of letters of the word MATHEMATICS
B. The number of vowels in the word MATHEMATICS
C. The number of ways that you can use in arranging the letters of the word
MATHEMATICS
D. The number of minutes that you can spend in arranging the letters of the word
MATHEMATICS.
2. What is the given value in the problem?
A. N = 1 B. N = 4 C. N = 8 D. N = 11
3. What kind of permutation is illustrated in the problem?
A. Permutation of objects taken all at a time C. Distinguishable Permutation
B. Permutation of n objects taken r at a time D. Circular Permutation

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 4. From your answer in item number 3, what is the formula to be used?
A. n! B. n! C. n! D. (n-1)!
(n-r)! p!q!r!…
5. What is the final answer to the given problem?
A. 5, 040 C. 4,989,600
B. 3,628,800 D. 39,916,800

Problem 2

You are given 5 sets of word problems to solve. Your

teacher instructed you to choose only 3 problems from
the set given. How many combinations of word
problems are possible?

6. What is asked in the problem?

A. The number of word problems unsolved.
B. The number of word problems you need to solve.
C. The number of ways that you will solve the problems.
D. The number of ways to select word problems from the given set.
7. What kind of counting principle is illustrated in the word problem?
A. Fundamental Counting Principle C. Combination
B. Permutation D. Probability
8. What is/are the given value/s in the problem?
A. n = 1, r = 3 C. n = 5, r = 2
B. n = 3, r = 5 D. n = 5, r = 3
9. What formula can be used to solve the problem?
A. n! B. n! C. n! D. (n-1)!
r!(n-r)! (n-r)! p!q!r!…
10. What is the final answer to the problem?
A. 10 ways B. 15 ways C. 20 ways D. 35 ways

What’s In
Knowing if a problem involves permutation or combination is very important to be
able to arrive at the correct and final answer. Let us recall the difference between
permutation and combination. Callanta et. al. (2015), in their book, differentiated
permutations and combinations. Talamayan and Binarao (2002) defined permutation as
the ordered arrangement of all or a part of a set of objects. On the other hand,
combination is a collection of objects with no attention given to the order of
arrangements.

Examples of permutation are the following:

1. Determining the top three winners in a Math Quiz Bee
2. Assembling a jigsaw puzzle
3. Class officers’ elections
4. Opening a combination lock
5. Entering your 6 - digit PIN of your ATM card
Examples of combination are the following:
1. Choosing 5 questions to answer out of 10 questions in a test
2. Selecting 6 students to form a Students Affair Committee
3. Drawing a set of 6 numbers in a lottery containing numbers
1 to 55
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 4. Listing the parts of a circle
5. Choosing 2 household chores to do before dinner

Another key concept that you must ponder before solving word problems are the
steps in solving problems. Let us recall the steps:

A nalysis is the first step to solve problems. It is either you assign variable/s to
represent the unknown in the problem or to identify the kind of problem
illustrated. In our module, this part will consist of analysis of the problem
as to what kind of principle is embedded in the situation.
R equired is the step which involves the statement of what is being asked based on
the problem or what is needed to be solved.
G iven is the step that presents the given value/s in the problem.
F ormula is the step that provides the number sentence or the formula to be used in
order to solve the word problem.
S olution provides the procedure on how the answer is achieved.
A nswer is the last part of solving word problems. The answer must be suffixed
with unit of measurement or denomination.

The concept of factorial notation is also important to remember in solving

problems involving permutations and combinations. We denote factorial notation as:
n! = n ∙ (n - 1) ∙ (n - 2) ∙ … ∙ 1
Examples are the following:
1. 3! = 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 = 6
2. 5! + 2!= (5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1) +( 2 ∙1) = 120 + 2 = 122
3. 9! = 9 ∙ 8 ∙ 7 ∙ 6 ∙ 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 = 362, 880
4. (10 - 3)! = 7! = 7 ∙ 6 ∙ 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 = 5, 040
5. 0! = 1. Always remember this.

Directions: Let us go back to the first problem we encountered in the What I Know part of
the module. Read the problem again. Afterwards, complete the statements
below.

1. Analysis: The problem involves _____________ (permutation or combination)

of objects.
2. Required: The value that is to be solved in the problem is the _____________ .
3. Given: The given value is _____________ which is the _____________ of the
word MATHEMATICS.
4. Formula: We will use the formula _____________ to solve for the unknown.
5. Solution:

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 6. Answer: The number of ways that you can arrange the letters in the word
MATHEMATICS is _____________

What is It
Solving Problems Involving
Permutation and Combination

In the previous activity, we used ARGFSA, an acronym that will help us in

remembering the steps in problem solving. Now, let us try to solve problem 2 from the
What I Know part with the use of the previously given steps.

Analysis: The problem involves combination of objects.

Required: The value that is to be solved in the problem is the number of possible
combinations of word problems to be solved.
Given: There is a total of 5 word problems to choose from and you are required
to solve 3 word problems.
n!
Formula: We will use the formula C(n,r) = r! (n − r)! to solve for the unknown.
Solution: There are 2 methods that we can use in solving this problem.
Method 1 Method 2
n = 5 and r = 3 n = 5 and r = 3
5! 5!
C(5,3) = 3! (5 − 3)! C(5,3) = 3! (5 − 3)!
5! 5!
C(5,3) = 3! (2)! C(5,3) = 3! (2)!
5∙4∙3∙2∙1 5∙4∙3∙2∙1
C(5,3) = C(5,3) =
3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 (2 ∙ 1) 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 (2 ∙ 1)
120 20
C(5,3) = 12
= 10 C(5,3) = 2
= 10

Answer: There are 10 possible combinations of word problems.

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Analysis: The problem involves permutation of n objects taken all at a time.
Required: The value that is to be solved in the problem is the number of ways
Ashley can arrange her books in the bookshelf.
Given: The given value is 6 which is the total number of books Ashley has to
arrange.
n!
Formula: We will use the formula P(n,r) = (n−r)! to solve for the unknown.
Solution: You can use any of the methods shown in Problem 2. In this problem, let
us use method 2.
Since the problem falls under permutation of n objects taken all at a time,
the values of n and r are the same.
n!
P(n,r) =
(n − r)!
6!
P(6,6) =
(6 − 6)!
6!
P(6,6) =
(0)!
6 ∙5∙4∙3∙2∙ 1
P(6,6) = 1
P(6,6) = 720
Answer: Ashley can arrange her 6 books in 720 ways.

Analysis: The problem illustrates permutation of n objects taken r at a time.

Required: The value being asked in the problem is the number of ways Mrs.
Pascual can appoint 5 students to fill in the different officership
positions in her class.
Given: The given values are 30 which is the total number of Mrs. Pascual’s
active students and 5 which is the number of class officership
positions to be filled in.
n!
Formula: The formula to be used in order to solve the problem is P(n,r) = (n−r)!
Solution: Always remember that n is greater than r since n is the total number of
objects and r is the number of objects to be taken. Thus, n = 30 and
r = 5. In this problem, let us use again method 2.

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 n!
P(n,r) =
(n − r)!
30! 30!
P(30,5) = =
(30 − 5)! 25!

30 ∙ 29 ∙ 28 ∙ 27 ∙ 26 ∙ 25!
P(30,5) =
25!
P(30,5) =17,100,720
Answer: Mrs. Pascual can have 17,100,720 ways to appoint 5 best students to
fill in the officership positions.

Analysis: The problem illustrates circular permutation since the main object is
the bracelet cord which is circular when formed.
Required: The value being asked in the problem is the number of ways Alyanna
can arrange the 8 different gems in a bracelet cord
Given: The given value is 8 which is the total number of gems to be arranged in
a bracelet cord
Formula: The formula for circular permutation is Pc = (n - 1)!
Solution: n = 8
Pc = (8 - 1)!
Pc = (7)!
Pc = 7 ∙ 6 ∙ 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1
Pc = 5, 040
* However, we need to divide the answer by 2. Since when we turn the
bracelet 180 degrees, the positions of the beads are the same.
Answer: Alyanna has 2, 520 ways to choose from in arranging 8 different gems in
A bracelet cord.

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 What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Word Hunt

Directions: Box the words and write them before each statement that describes
them.

D G H J I O N G K U
B A N A L Y S I S E
N O T E T I O V N W
O R E Q U I R E D R
I H I D D I E N G O
T B H T I O N E D N
U U I R E W S N A G
L A N D E R S T A I
O F A C T O R I A L
S P E R M U T A T L

__________1. It is the step in a problem solving in which you state the final answer to the
problem.
__________2. It is the step in problem solving in which you identify the kind of problem
illustrated in the problem.
__________3. It is the step in problem solving in which you state what is being asked in
the problem or what value is to be solved
__________4. It is denoted by the notation n! = n ∙ (n - 1) ∙ (n - 2) ∙ (n - 3) … ∙ 2 ∙ 1
__________5. It is the step in problem solving in which the values given in the problem
are enumerated.

You’re My Supplier

Directions: Read the problem below. Then, supply the missing terms from the
statements that follow.

Analysis: To solve for what is asked, we identify the problem as

_______________________.
Required: The problem wants to identify the _______________________.
Given: _______________________ and _______________________ are
the given in the problem.

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Formula: The formula will be _______________________.
Solution: Using the formula, the solution is:

Answer: The final answer will be _______________________.

Analysis: To solve for what is asked, we identify the problem as

_______________________.
Required: The problem wants to identify the _______________________.
Given: _______________________ is the given in the problem.
Formula: The formula will be _______________________.
Solution: Using the formula, the solution is:

Answer: The final answer will be _______________________.

Independent Assessment 1

Twinkle Twinkle

Directions: Put a star ( ) under the appropriate column that categorizes the following
statements based on the steps in the problem solving process.
Required
Analysis

Solution
Formula

Answer
Given

Statements

1. n = 4, r = 2
2. The word STATISTICS can be
arranged in 151, 200 ways.
3. Permutation of n objects taken r at a
time
4. P(n,n) = n!

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 5. P = 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1
P = 24
6. In how many ways can Aling Marta
arrange her utensils?
7. C(n,r) = n!
r!(n-r)!
8. Combination
9. Aira can choose in 56 ways.
10. Permutation of n objects taken
altogether.

Independent Activity 2

Correct Me If I am Wrong

Directions: Write True if the statement that follows is correct. If not, change the
underlined word or group of words to make the statement correct.
Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

______________1. Entering your 4 - digit PIN into your phone is an example of

permutation.
______________2. We use circular permutation if we are determining the number
of possible arrangements of the letters in the word
MATHEMATICS.
______________3. Analysis is the step that states what is being asked in the
problem.
______________4. We use the formula P = n! if the problem pertains to
permutation of n objects taken all at the same time.
______________5. The value of 7! is 5, 040.
______________6. In solving word problems, we can use the steps called
ARGFSA.
______________7. To solve for the combination of n objects taken r at a time, the
n!
formula (n−r)!
.
______________8. 0! = 1
______________9. The given values that we will use to solve for the
distinguishable permutations of the word STATISTICS are n =
10, p = 3, q = 3 and r = 2.
______________10. The number of possible arrangement of 4 persons to be
seated around a round table is 6.

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Independent Assessment 2

Learn from the Mistakes

Directions: The following statements are false. Underline which word/s make/s the
statements wrong. On the space before the number, write the correct
term to make these true.
_____________ 1. Assembling a jigsaw puzzle is an example of combination.
______________ 2. Permutation is the number of possible arrangements of objects in
which ordering of those objects does not matter.
______________ 3. Identifying the given is the first step in solving problems.
______________ 4. Analysis is the step in which it states what is being asked from
the given problem.
______________ 5. Identifying the number of ways that you can arrange the letters in
the word COFFEE illustrates permutation of n objects taken r at a
time.
______________ 6. The value of 6! is 5, 040.
______________ 7. 0! is equal to 0.
______________ 8. There are five steps in solving word problems involving
permutations and combinations.
______________ 9. When we arrange the letters of the word READ, we can arrange
them in 6 ways.
_____________ 10. The formula for computing combination is (n - 1)!.

Independent Activity 3

Problem Solver

Directions: Analyze the problem below. Determine the formula to be used in order
to solve them. Afterwards, indicate the solution and the final answer.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Problem 1 Solution:
Randy’s “plantita” mom has
acquired 8 new plants for her
garden. She wants to arrange them
in a line along the stairs to their
veranda. In how many ways can she
arrange them? Answer:

Permutation or Combination? _______________ Formula:_______________

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 Problem 2 Solution:
Diego’s group will perform a
zumba dance in their PE class. They
need to form a circle as warm - up
formation. If the group has 10
members, in how many ways can
they be arranged? Answer:

Permutation or Combination? _______________ Formula:_______________

Problem 3 Solution:
Emmanuelle wants to know
how many ways can she arrange
the letters of her name. If she is
going to arrange them, how many
names can she form? Answer: ________________

Permutation or Combination? _______________ Formula:_______________

Problem 4 Solution:

How many ways are there to choose

3 people to receive a P1, 000 prize
from a group of 9, assuming no one
receives more than one prize? Answer: ________________

Permutation or Combination? _______________ Formula:_______________

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Independent Assessment 3

It is Your Turn to Solve

Directions: Having been equipped with the knowledge and skills in solving word
problems involving permutation and combination, it is now your turn to solve the
given problems below. Follow the steps provided in the discussion and write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Problem 1

In how many ways can 7 cadets line up in a row to have their squad drill?

Analysis: _____________________________________________
Required: _____________________________________________
Given: _____________________________________________
Formula: _____________________________________________
Solution: _____________________________________________
Answer: _____________________________________________

Problem 2

In how many ways can you select 5 letters from the set of letters in the English
alphabet?

Analysis: _____________________________________________
Required: _____________________________________________
Given: _____________________________________________
Formula: _____________________________________________
Solution: _____________________________________________
Answer: _____________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Learning how to solve problems

involving permutations and combinations
is a great accomplishment for a student
like you. Activities are not that simple, yet
you already come to this part of the
lesson. What did you realize upon
learning our topic in this module? Do you
find any significance of the lesson that
you can relate to your real life situation?
Write your insights inside the scroll.

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 What I Can Do

It is now your turn to create your own word problem

involving permutations and combinations. Choose
among the kinds of permutations or combinations.
Think of the best situation that you would like to write.

Assessment
A. Directions: Write P if each situation that follows illustrate permutation and C if
combination.
1. Getting top 5 contenders in the Miss Universe competition
2. Select any the colors red, blue, green, orange and pink.
3. Determine the email password of your classmate
4. Unlock a combination lock
5. Choose 2 fruits from a fruit basket
B. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
.

In how many ways can a

committee of 4 people be
chosen from a group of 13?

1. What is the classification of the problem?

A. Permutation of n objects taken altogether C. Circular permutation
B. Distinguishable permutation D. Combination of objects
2. What is being asked in the problem?
A. The number of ways that 13 committees can be formed
B. The number of ways that 4 people can form a group of 13 people to form a committee
C. The number of ways that 13 people can form a group of 4
D. The number of ways that 4 people can be chosen to form a committee
3. What are the given values in the problem?
A. n=13, r=4 B. n = 13, r = 3 C. n=4, r=13 D. n=3, r=13
4. Which formula shall be used in order to solve the problem?
n! n!
A. r!(n−r)! B. n! C. p!q!r!s!... D. (n-1)!
5. What will be the final answer after solving the problem?
A. 515 B. 615 C. 715 D. 815

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 How many different arrangements
are there for the 11 letters in the
word COMBINATION?

6. What is the classification of the problem?

A. Permutation of n objects taken r at time C. Circular permutation
B. Distinguishable permutation D. Combination of objects
7. What is being asked in the problem?
A. The number of possible arrangements of the repeated letters in the word
COMBINATION
B. The number of possible arrangements of the letters in the word COMBINATION
C. The number of letters to be excluded in the word COMBINATION
D. The number of letters used to form the word COMBINATION
8. What is the given value in the problem?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 6 D. 11
9. Which formula shall be used in order to solve the problem?
n! n!
A. (n−r)! B. n! C. p!q!r!s!... D. (n-1)!
10. What will be the final answer after solving the problem?
A. 56, 700 B. 453, 600 C. 4, 989, 600 D. 39, 916, 800

Additional Activities

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What I Know
True or False
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
Multiple Choice
1. C 6. B
2. D 7. C
3. C 8. D
4. C 9. A
5. C 10. A
What’s New
1. Permutation
2. Number of ways I can arrange the letters of the word MATHEMATICS
3. 11, number of letters
4. P = n !
p!q!r!
5. P = 11!
2!2!2!
P = 11∙10∙ 9 ∙ 8 ∙ 7 ∙ 6 ∙ 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2!
2 ∙ 2 ∙ 2!
P = 4, 989, 600
6. 4, 989, 600 ways
What’s More
Independent Activity 1
D G H J I O N G K U
B A N A L Y S I S E
N O T E T I O V N W
O R E Q U I R E D R
I H I D D I E N G O
T B H T I O N E D N
U U I R E W S N A G
L A N D E R S T A I
O F A C T O R I A L
S P E R M U T A T L
1. ANSWER 4. FACTORIAL
2. ANALYSIS 5. GIVEN
3. REQUIRED
Problem 1
Analysis: Combination
Required: number of ways that Marian can choose among Brenda, Carla, Maya and Janine to help her
accomplish the performance task
Given: n=4, r=3
Formula: C= n!
r!(n-r)!
Solution: C= n! = 4! = 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 4
r!(n-r)! 3!(1!) 3 x 2 x 1 x 1
Answer: 4 ways
Answer Key
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Problem 2
Analysis: Permutation of n objects taken all at the same time
Required: number of ways (in order) for Jelly to arrange the 3 given desserts from the menu.
Given: n = 3 and r = 3
Formula: P = n!
Solution: P = 3!
P= 3x 2x 1= 6
Answer: 6 ways
Independent Assessment 1
1. GIVEN 6. REQUIRED
2. ANSWER 7. FORMULA
3. ANALYSIS 8. ANALYSIS
4. FORMULA 9. ANSWER
5. SOLUTION 10. ANALYSIS
Independent Activity 2
1. True 6. True
2. Distinguishable 7. Permutation
3. Required 8. True
4. True 9. True
5. True 10. True
Independent Assessment 2
1. Combination - Permutation
2. Permutation - Combination or does not - does
3. Identifying the given - Analysis or first - third
4. Analysis - Required or we state what is being asked from the given problem - identify the kind of problem
5. Permutation of n objects taken r at a time - distinguishable permutation
6. 6! - 7! or 5040 - 720
7. 0 - 1
8. Five - six
9. 6 - 24
10. Combination - circular permutation or (n - 1)! - n!
r! (n - r)!
Independent Activity 3
Problem 1
Randy’s “plantita” mom has acquired 8 new plants in her garden. She wants to arrange them in a
line along the stairs to their veranda. How many ways can she arrange them?
Permutation Formula: P = n!
Solution:
P = n! = 8!
P = 8 ∙ 7 ∙ 6 ∙ 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙2 ∙ 1
P = 40, 320
Answer: 40, 320 ways
Problem 2
Diego’s group will perform a zumba dance in their PE class. They need to form a circle in thee
introduction as warm - up formation. If the group has 10 members, how many ways can they be arranged?
Permutation Formula: P = (n - 1)!
Solution:
P = (n-1)!
P = (10-1)!
P = 9!
P = 362,880
Answer: 362,880 ways
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Problem 3
Permutation Formula: P = n!
p!q!r!…
Solution:
P = n!
p!q!r!…
P =10!
3!2!2!
P = 151,200
Answer: 151,200 ways
Problem 4
Combination Formula: n!
r! (n - r)!
Solution:
C= 9!
3!(9-3)!
C= 9!
3!(6)!
C = 84
Answer: 84 ways
Independent Assessment 3
Rubrics for Independent Assessment 3:
Analysis 1 pt
Required 1 pt
Given 1 pt
Formula 1 pt
Inclusion of Formula in the Solution 1 pt
Substitution of given values 1 pt
Expanding the factorial notation 1 pt
Arriving to the answer 1 pt
Expressing the final answer and with correct unit or denomination 2 pts
Total 10 points
Problem 1
Analysis: Permutation of n objects taken all at the same time
Required: Number of ways that 7 cadets can line up in a row
Given: n = 7
Formula: P = n!
Solution: P = n!
P = 7! = 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 1
P = 5, 040
Answer: There are 5, 040 ways that the 7 cadets can line up in a row for their squad drill
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Problem 2
Analysis: Combination of n objects taken r at a time
Required: number of 5 - letter words that can be formed from the set of English alphabets
Given: n=26, r=5
Formula: C = n!
r! (n - r)!
Solution:
C= n!
r! (n - r)!
C= 26!
5! (26 - 5)!
C= 26!
5! 21!
C= 26 x 25 x 24 x 23 x 22 x 21!
5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x1 x 21!
C = 65, 780
Answer: There are 65, 780 five - letter words from the set of the English alphabet
Assessment
Permutation or Combination
1. P
2. C
3. P
4. P
5. C
Multiple Choice
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. C
Additional Activities
Analysis: The problem illustrates combination of n objects taken r at a time
Required: The number of ways that I can choose 4 problems from the 10 questions given by my
Math teacher
Given: n = 10 and r = 4
Formula: C = n!
r!(n - r)!
Solution: C = 10!
4!(10 - 4)!
C = 10 ∙ 9 ∙ 8 ∙ 7 ∙ 6!
6! 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1
P = 210
Answer: I can have 210 ways to choose 4 problems from the 10 questions given by my Math
teacher.
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Dugopolski, Mark. Algebra for College Students. 4th Ed. New York: McGraw- Hill
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Talamayan, Cecil Lelis and Binarao, Crizaldy P. College Algebra. Philippines: Grandwater
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