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Permutations and Combinations

The document explains the concepts of permutations and combinations, highlighting that permutations involve arrangements where order matters, while combinations involve selections where order does not matter. It provides formulas for both: P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)! for permutations and C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n - r)!) for combinations, along with examples for each. The key difference is emphasized: permutations focus on arrangement and combinations focus on selection.

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Permutations and Combinations

The document explains the concepts of permutations and combinations, highlighting that permutations involve arrangements where order matters, while combinations involve selections where order does not matter. It provides formulas for both: P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)! for permutations and C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n - r)!) for combinations, along with examples for each. The key difference is emphasized: permutations focus on arrangement and combinations focus on selection.

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Permutations and Combinations

Basic Concepts and Formulas


Permutations
• Permutations: An arrangement of objects
where order matters.
– Formula: P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)!
– Example: How many ways can you arrange 3
letters from A, B, C, D, E?
• Solution: P(5, 3) = 5! / 2! = 60
Combinations
• Combinations: A selection of objects where
order does not matter.
– Formula: C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n - r)!)
– Example: How many ways can you choose 3 letters
from A, B, C, D, E?
• Solution: C(5, 3) = 5! / (3! 2!) = 10
Permutations vs. Combinations
• Key Differences:
– 1. Permutations: The arrangement of items where
the order matters.
– 2. Combinations:

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