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Calculating Circular Permutations

This lesson focuses on calculating circular permutations of objects, teaching learners to compare linear and circular permutations and solve related problems. The number of circular permutations for n objects is determined using the formula (n-1)!. Examples are provided to illustrate the calculation process and practice problems are included for individual and group work.

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Calculating Circular Permutations

This lesson focuses on calculating circular permutations of objects, teaching learners to compare linear and circular permutations and solve related problems. The number of circular permutations for n objects is determined using the formula (n-1)!. Examples are provided to illustrate the calculation process and practice problems are included for individual and group work.

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Lesson 14.

Calculating Circular
Permutations
Learning Competency

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to


illustrate the permutation of objects (M10SP-IIIa-1).
Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to


do the following:

● Accurately compare linear and circular


permutations.

● Correctly calculate circular permutations.

● Correctly solve problems involving circular


permutation.
Let us say that you and nine of your group mates will have a
meeting regarding your performance task. You will have a
meeting around a round table.
How many ways can you arrange yourself around a round table?
In the previous lesson, you learned how to arrange objects in a
circular permutation. However, it would be difficult to
determine the number of circular permutations if there are
many objects to consider. How will you be able to solve that
mathematically?

In this lesson, you will learn how to calculate circular


permutations.
Essential Questions

• Why is it that you have to subtract the number of objects 𝑛


by 1 to determine its circular permutation?

• Is it possible to have the same number of linear and


circular permutations for the same number of objects?
Learn about It!

Solving the Number of Circular Permutations of


𝒏 Objects
The number of circular permutations of 𝑛 objects is 𝑛 − 1 !.
Learn about It!

Solving the Number of Circular Permutations of


𝒏 Objects
Example:
To determine the number of circular permutations of 4
objects, we use the formula 𝑛 − 1 ! with 𝑛 as 4.

𝑛−1 != 4−1 !
= 3!
=6
Learn about It!

Solving the Number of Circular Permutations of


𝒏 Objects
Example:
Thus, there are 6 possible arrangements.
Let’s
Try it!Practice

Example 1: In how many ways can you arrange 5 objects in a


circular pattern?
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: In how many ways can you arrange 5 objects in a


circular pattern?

Solution:
To determine the number of circular permutations of a
group of objects, we use the formula 𝑛 − 1 !. Since there are
5 objects, we use 𝑛 = 5.
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: In how many ways can you arrange 5 objects in a


circular pattern?

Solution:
𝑛−1 != 5−1 !
= 4!
=4⋅3⋅2⋅1
= 24
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: In how many ways can you arrange 5 objects in a


circular pattern?

Solution:
Thus, there are 𝟐𝟒 ways of arranging 5 objects in a circular
pattern.
Let’s
Try it!Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
1. Determine the number of linear permutations of 4
objects.

To determine the number of linear permutations of 4


objects, we use the formula !𝑃" with 𝑛 = 4 and 𝑟 = 4.
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
4!
#𝑃# =
4−4 !
4!
=
0!
4!
=
1
= 4!
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
=4⋅3⋅2⋅1
= 24

Thus, there are 𝟐𝟒 linear permutations of 4 objects.


Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
2. Determine the number of circular permutations of 4
objects.

To determine the number of circular permutations, we use


the formula 𝑛 − 1 ! with 𝑛 = 4.
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
𝑛−1 != 4−1 !
= 3!
=3⋅2⋅1
=6

Thus, there are 𝟔 circular permutations of 4 objects.


Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
3. Subtract the number of circular permutations from the
number of linear permutations.

24 − 6 = 18
Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: In how many more ways can you arrange 4 objects


in a linear pattern than in a circular pattern?

Solution:
Thus, there are 𝟏𝟖 more linear permutations than circular
permutations of 4 objects.
Try It!

Individual Practice:
1. In how many ways can you arrange 12 objects in a
circular pattern?

2. Jenny was asked to determine all possible ways to


arrange a set of 7 cubes. She was told that she can
arrange them either in a straight line or in a circle. How
much greater can she arrange the cubes in a linear
permutation than in a circular permutation?
Try It!

Group Practice: To be done in pairs.

A circular table has four chairs. In how many ways can


you arrange five friends in a circular table such that
one of them would remain standing?
Key Points

● The number of circular permutations of 𝒏 objects is


(𝑛 − 1)!
Bibliography

Pierce, Rod. "Combinations and Permutations." Math Is Fun. Retrieved 10 July 2019 from
https://bit.ly/1bgv2cg

“Permutations and Circular Permutations.” Toppr. Retrieved from 10 July 2019 from
https://bit.ly/32g6Kiu

Weissten, Eric W. "Circular Permutation." MathWorld – A Wolfram Web Resource. Retrieved 10 July 2019
from https://bit.ly/2cucDme

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