Permutations and CombinationsDoes the order matter? That one question chooses the formula.10th GradePERMUTATIONOrder mattersArrangements, rankings,passwordsnPr = n! / (n−r)!1st, 2nd and 3rd placeAlways larger than thecombinationCOMBINATIONOrder does not matterCommittees, hands of cards,teamsnCr = n! / (r!(n−r)!)Choosing 3 people for a groupAlways smallerTHE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERSPicking gold, silver and bronze is a permutation. Picking threefinalists is a combination.nCr is nPr divided by r!, because r! orderings of the same group allcount as one.Permutations and Combinationswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 10th Grade

Permutations and Combinations

Does the order matter? That one question chooses the formula.

How to use it

Ask whether swapping two choices gives a different outcome. If yes, order matters.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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