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Browse all 60 kits → SummaryThis chapter develops counting techniques. The fundamental principle of counting (multiplication principle) states that if one event can occur in \(m\) ways and a following event in \(n\) ways, the two together occur in \(m\times n\) ways. A permutation is an arrangement in a definite order; the number of permutations of \(n\) distinct objects taken \(r\) at a time is \({}^{n}P_r=\dfrac{n!}{(n-r)!}\), where \(n!=1\times2\times\cdots\times n\) and \(0!=1\). When repetition is allowed there are \(n^r\) arrangements, and when some objects repeat (\(p_1,p_2,\dots\) of each kind) the count is \(\dfrac{n!}{p_1!\,p_2!\cdots}\). A combination is a selection where order does not matter; the number of combinations is \({}^{n}C_r=\dfrac{n!}{r!\,(n-r)!}\). Key relations include \({}^{n}P_r={}^{n}C_r\cdot r!\), \({}^{n}C_r={}^{n}C_{n-r}\), \({}^{n}C_0={}^{n}C_n=1\) and the Pascal rule \({}^{n}C_r+{}^{n}C_{r-1}={}^{n+1}C_r\). Selecting \(r\) objects out of \(n\) is the same as rejecting the remaining \(n-r\), which explains the symmetry of \({}^{n}C_r\). These ideas count three-digit numbers, signals from flags, words formed from the letters of a given word, committees with conditions, card hands drawn from a deck, and arrangements where some objects must stay together or apart.
Fundamental principle of counting Factorial notation Permutations of distinct objects Permutations with repetition and with like objects Combinations Relations between \({}^{n}P_r\) and \({}^{n}C_r\) Key termsFundamental principle of counting
If one event occurs in \(m\) ways and another in \(n\) ways, both occur in \(m\times n\) ways.
Factorial
\(n!=1\times2\times3\times\cdots\times n\), with \(0!=1\).
Permutation
An ordered arrangement; \({}^{n}P_r=\dfrac{n!}{(n-r)!}\).
Combination
A selection without order; \({}^{n}C_r=\dfrac{n!}{r!\,(n-r)!}\).
Permutations with repetition
\(n^r\) arrangements when repetition of objects is allowed.
Like objects
With \(p_1,p_2,\dots\) repeated objects, arrangements \(=\dfrac{n!}{p_1!\,p_2!\cdots}\).
Extra questions & answersQ1 State the fundamental principle of counting. Answer Q2 Write the formula for \({}^{n}P_r\) and the meaning of \(0!\). Answer Q3 How many 3-letter words (no repetition) come from ROSE's letters? Answer Q4 Distinguish a permutation from a combination. Answer Q5 State the relation \({}^{n}C_r\) and \({}^{n}C_{n-r}\). Answer Q6 Prove \({}^{n}P_r={}^{n}C_r\cdot r!\). Answer Q7 How many arrangements has the word ALLAHABAD (9 letters, 4 A, 2 L)? Answer Q8 In how many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen from 5 people? Answer Q9 State the Pascal identity \({}^{n}C_r+{}^{n}C_{r-1}\). Answer Q10 How many 4-letter words come from EQUATION using each letter once? Answer Try one from this chapter
By the fundamental principle of counting, if one event occurs in \(m\) ways and another in \(n\) ways, both occur in:
A \(m\times n\) ways B \(m^n\) ways C \(m-n\) ways D \(m+n\) ways
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