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Topic 502Mathematics (Cambridge)

Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations — Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Probability & Statistics 1 (5.2).

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Permutations and ArrangementsSign up

understand the term permutation and apply the counting (multiplication) principle · arrangements of n distinct objects in a line (n!) and r from n (nPr = n!/(n-r)!) · arrangements involving repetition (e.g. arranging the letters of NEEDLESS) · arrangements involving restriction (e.g. people in a line where two must, or must not, be adjacent), including two or more rows

45 min
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Combinations and SelectionsSign up

understand permutation vs combination (order matters vs not) · use nCr = n!/(r!(n-r)!) to count selections of r from n · solve selection problems including selections subject to conditions/restrictions (9709 excludes circular arrangements)

45 min

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