Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HIGH SCHOOL
Mathematics Department
Mathematics 10
3rd QUARTER – WEEK 2
Learning Activity Sheet #3

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MATHEMATICS 10
3rd QUARTER - WEEK 2
Learning Activity Sheet #3

I. LEARNING COMPETENCY
Solves problems involving Permutations and
Combinations (M10SP- IlId-e-1)

II. BACKGROUND
In this week’s Learning Activity, you will learn how to
solve word problems involving Permutations and
Combinations.

Permutations refer to the different possible

arrangements of a set of objects where order is
important.

Types of Permutation:

Linear Permutation
• The Permutation of n objects taken r at a time is:
𝑛!
𝑃(𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛−𝑟)! , 𝑛 ≥ r
• The Permutation on n objects taken all at a time is:
𝑃(𝑛, 𝑛) = 𝑛!

Distinct or Distinguishable Permutation or Permutation

with Repeats
• The number of distinguishable permutations, P, of
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 n objects where p objects are alike, q objects are alike,
r objects are alike, and so on, is:
𝑛!
𝑃=
𝑝! 𝑞! 𝑟! …
Circular Permutation
• The permutation of n objects arranged in a circle is:
P = (𝑛 − 1)!

Combinations refer to the number of ways of

selecting from a set when the order is not important.

The combination of n objects taken r at a time is:

𝑛!
𝐶 (𝑛, 𝑟) = ,n≥r≥0
𝑟! (𝑛 − 𝑟 )!

III. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

Mathematics 10 Learner’s Module Unit 3
Mathematics 10 Teacher’s Guide Unit 3
https://documents.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@
web/@eis/@maas/documents/mm/uow168693.pdf

IV. ACTIVITY
Solve the following problems:

Example 1: A Math debating team consists of 4

speakers.

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a.) How many ways can the captain and the vice-captain
be chosen?
Given: n = 4 number of speakers
r=2 captain and vice-captain
Required:
𝑃(4, 2) order matters because of
Solution: the ranks
𝑛!
𝑃(𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟 ) !
permutation of 𝑛 taken 𝑟
4!
𝑃(4, 2) = (4 − 2)! at a time
4!
= (2)!
=
4∙3∙2∙1
2∙1
24
𝑃(4, 2) = 2 = 12 possible ways

b.) In how many ways can 4 speakers be arranged in a

row for a photo?
Given: n = 4 number of speakers
r=4 all speakers will be arranged
in a row
Required: 𝑃(4, 4)
Solution:
𝑃(𝑛, 𝑛) = 𝑛! permutation of 𝑛 taken all
𝑃(4, 4) = 4!
= 4∙3∙2∙1
𝑃(4, 4) = 24 possible
ways
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Example 2: Find the number of permutations of the
letters of the word TIKTOK.

There are 6 letters of the word. Assuming that the

letters are distinct, there are 𝑃(6, 6) = 6!
permutations.

However, we have to take into consideration that the

2 T’s are alike, and the 2 K’s are also alike. So, we
must divide 6! by 2! 2! in order to eliminate the
duplicates. Thus, this problem can be solved as
Given: n = 6 number of letters in the word TIKTOK
p = 2 number of T’s in the word TIKTOK
q = 2 number of K’s in the word TIKTOK
6!
Required: 𝑃 = 2 ! 2 !
Solution:
𝑛!
𝑃 = 𝑝!𝑞! distinguishable permutation
because there are letters
6!
𝑃 = 2!2! (T and K) that are alike

6∙5∙4∙3∙2∙1 720
𝑃= = = 180 possible ways
2 ∙ 1 ∙ 2 ∙1 4

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Example 3: At a dinner party, 3 men
and 3 women sit at a round table. In
how many ways can they sit if:

a.) there are NO restrictions?

Given: n = 6 3 men + 3 women

Required: 𝑃 Permutation of 6
people arranged in a circle
Solution:
𝑃 = (𝑛 − 1)!
= (6 − 1)!
= 5!
= 120 possible ways
b.) Anna and Ben MUST sit together?

If Anna and Ben will sit together in

all arrangements, we can consider
this two as 1 unit, along with 4
others. So, we have to arrange “5”
people in a circle. (n = 5)
Given: n = 5
Required: 𝑃 if 2 people will sit together
Solution: Circular permutation of 5
𝑃 = (𝑛 − 1)! 2! persons and
𝑃 = (5 − 1)! 2! Permutation of 2 (Anna
and Ben)
𝑃 = 4 ! 2 ! = 48 possible ways
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 Example 4: In how many ways can a committee
consisting of 4 members be formed from
8 people?
Given: n = 8 and r = 4
Required: 𝐶 (8, 4)
Solution:
𝑛!
𝐶 (𝑛, 𝑟) = 𝑟 ! (𝑛 − 𝑟) ! combination of 𝑛 taken
𝑟 because order is not
important
8!
𝐶 (8, 4) = 4 ! (8 – 4) !
40320 40320 40320
= 4 ! (4) ! = 24 =
∙ 24 576
= 70 possible ways

PRACTICE EXERCISES (For Study and Review Purposes. DO NOT SUBMIT

THE ANSWERS. Answer key is provided for the Exercises on page 11)

Solve the following problems:

Exercise 1. In how many different ways can 5 bicycles
be parked in a certain order if there are 7 available
parking spaces?
Exercise 2. Find the distinguishable permutations of the
digits of the number 348 8384.
Exercise 3. In how many ways can you arrange 8
figurines on a shelf?
Exercise 4. In a 10-item Mathematics problem-solving
test, how many ways can you select 5 problems to
solve?

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 Exercise 5. In how many ways can 7 students be seated
around a circular table if 3 of the students insist on sitting
beside each other?

V. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY (For Study and Review Purposes. DO NOT

SUBMIT THE ANSWERS. Answer key is provided for the Exercises on page 11)

Select the letter of the best answer among the choices.

1. Which is formula for the number of permutations of 𝑛
objects taken 𝑟 at a time?
𝑟! 𝑛!
A. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟) ! C. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟) !
𝑛 𝑟!
B. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟 ) !
D. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟 )
2. What is the number of permutations of n different
things if n objects are to be arranged around a
circle?
A. (n – 1) B. (n – 1)! C. (1 – n) D. (1 – n)!
3. Which is referred to the permutation of objects where
some of them are identical or alike?
A. Circular Permutations
B. Distinguishable Permutations
C. Linear Permutations
D. Unique Permutations
4. Which is referred to the different possible
arrangements of a set of objects where order is
important?
A. Combination C. Integration
B. Differentiation D. Permutation
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5. Which is referred to the number of ways of selecting
from a set when the order is not important.
A. Combination C. Integration
B. Differentiation D. Permutation
6. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. 6! x 3! = 18! C. 10! = 10 x 9 x 8!
10!
B. 5! + 5! = 10! D. = 5!
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7. Which situation illustrates Permutation?
A. forming a committee of councilors
B. selecting 10 questions to answer out of 15
questions in a test
C. choosing 2 literature books to buy from a variety
of choices
D. assigning seats for a seat plan
8. Which of the following expressions represents the
number of distinguishable permutations of the letters
of the word CONCLUSIONS?
11 !
A. 11! C. 2 ! 2 ! 2 !
11 ! 11 !
B. D. 2 ! 2 ! 2 ! 2 !
8!

9. What type of permutation is involved when the

question is “How many permutations are there in the
word QUALIFY if the letters are taken 5 at a time?”
A. Permutation of 𝑛 objects taken all at a time.
B. Permutation of 𝑛 objects taken 𝑟 at a time.
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 C. Distinguishable permutation
D. Circular permutation
10. Which of the following situations illustrates
combination?
A. arranging books in a shelf
B. drawing names from a box containing 200 names
C. forming different numbers from 5 given digits
D. forming plate numbers of vehicles
11. Which of the following situations does NOT illustrate
Combination?
A. selecting fruits to make a salad
B. assigning telephone numbers to homes
C. choosing household chores to do after classes
D. forming a committee

For numbers 12 to 15. How many different rays can be

formed from 7 distinct points on a plane, no three of
which lie on the same line?
12. What type of Permutation is involved in the given
problem?
A. Permutation of n objects taken all at a time.
B. Permutation of n objects taken r at a time.
C. Distinguishable permutation
D. Circular permutation

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13. Which formula is used to solve the problem?
𝑛!
A. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟 )!
C. 𝑃 = (𝑛 – 1)!
𝑟!
B. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑛) = 𝑛! D. 𝑃 (𝑛, 𝑟) = (𝑛 − 𝑟 )!
14. Which equation is used to solve the problem?
7 2!
A. 𝑃 (7, 7) = (7 − 7) ! C. 𝑃 (2, 7) = (2 − 7) !
7!
B. 𝑃 (7, 2) = (7 − 2) !
D. 𝑃 (7, 7) = 7!

15. What is the answer to the problem?

A. 7 different rays C. 120 different rays
B. 42 different rays D. 5040 different rays
For numbers 16 to 20. There are 5 men and 3 women.
16. Which is used to solve for the number of ways for 5
men and 3 women to arrange themselves to sit on a
long bench?
A. 8! B. (8 – 1)! C. 𝑃(5, 3) D. 𝐶 (5, 3)

17. Which is used to solve for the number of ways for 5

men and 3 women to arrange themselves to sit at a
round table?
A. 8! B. (8 – 1)! C. 𝑃(5, 3) D. 𝐶(5, 3)

18. Which is used to solve for the number of ways for 5

men and 3 women to arrange themselves to sit at a
round table if the 3 women will sit beside each other?
A. (4 – 1)! C. (6 – 1)!
B. (4 – 1)! 5! D. (6 – 1)! 3!
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 19. Which is used to solve for the number of ways for 5
men and 3 women to arrange themselves to sit at a
round table if the 5 men will sit beside each other?
A. (4 – 1)! C. (6 – 1)!
B. (4 – 1)! 5! D. (6 – 1)! 3!
20. Which is used to solve for the number of ways to
select 3 representatives from 5 men and 3 women?
A. 𝐶(8, 3) B. 𝑃(8, 3) C. 𝐶(5, 3) D. 𝑃(5, 3)

VI. ANSWER KEY

PRACTICE EXERCISES
Exercise 1: 𝑃(7,5) = 2,520 possible ways
Exercise 2: 𝑛 = 7𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑠, 2 3′ 𝑠, 2 4′ 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑 3 8′ 𝑠:
7!
= 210 possible ways
2! 2! 3!
Exercise 3: 𝑃(8,8) = 40,320 possible ways
Exercise 4: 𝐶 (10,5) = 252 possible ways
Exercise 5: (5 – 1)! 3! = 144 possible ways

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
1. C 6. C 11. B 16. A
2. B 7. D 12. B 17. B
3. B 8. D 13. A 18. D
4. D 9. B 14. B 19. B
5. A 10. B 15. B 20. A

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