 Permutations and Combinations

A permutation is an arrangement of all or part of a set of objects with proper

regard to order.

We determine the different permutations asked by listing. We also use table,

tree diagram and as well as the Fundamental Counting Principle.

 Permutations of n objects taken r at a time

Guided Practice
Answer the following:
a. Find the permutations that can be made from 12 bottles of coke if 3 bottles
will be taken at a time.
Solution: P = (12) ( __ ) ( __ ) =1, 320 ; How many factors do we need,
(descending from 12)
b. Find the permutations that can be made from 12 bottles of coke if 6 bottles
will be taken at a time.
Solution: P = (12) ( __ ) ( __ ) ( __ ) ( __ ) ( __ ) = 665,280 ; How many
factors do we need? What are the other factors? c. In how many ways can 8
students arrange themselves for a picture taking if they like to have only 5 of
them will be in every shot? Solution: P = ( __ ) ( __ ) … = 6, 720 ; What are the
factors?
d. Find the permutations of the letter of the word BRIGHT
Solution: P = ( highest factor) (next descending factor/s)

Independent Practice
Find the number of arrangements/permutations of the following:
1) Find the permutations of the numbers from 1 to 8 if 4 numbers are taken at a
time.
2) How many permutations can we make if 7 bottles with different colors will be
arranged in a row and taking 3 bottles at a time?
3) How many arrangements can we make if we will take 4 letters at a time from
the word SCHOLAR?
4) In how many ways can 6 Boy Scouts arranged themselves in a row for a
Situation Is order or Number of all List of possibilities
picture taking ?
arrangement the possibilities (write at least 5 5) Every time we are visited by a friend, we are always eager to let our visitors
of the (N) possibilities) see our rivers, Amuntay, Tala, Malibiklibik, Bitin, and Ruyo because of its
selection
amazing beauties. How many possible arrangements can you make if you will
important?
Yes or No choose 3 rivers to be visited at a time.
1. Ten runners from Yes N= (10)(9)(8) 1) A -T –C
different = ____ 2) S –K -M
municipalities/cities (A- 3) _______
Amadeo, Al-Alfonso,Ty- 4) _______
Tagaytay, K-Kawit, Gen- 5) C –Al –Ty
General Trias, M-
mendez, N-Noveleta, C-
Carmona , S-Silang, T-
Trece) join a race on the
Provincial Meet 2016 at
Tanza, Cavite. In how
many possible ways can
they be arranged as first,
second, and third
placers?
2. If Jun has 12 T-shirts ___ N= (12)(__)(3) 1) T1 –P1 –S1
(T1, T2, T3, ….T10), 6 = 216 2) __________
pairs of pants(P1, P2, 3) __________
…. P6), and 3 pairs of 4) T2 –P3 –S1
shoes (S1, S2, S3), how 5) T10 –P6 –S3 Assessment
many possibilities can he
dress himself up for the 1. Suppose we have 7 flower vases and we wish to arrange 4 of them in our
day? façade. How many ways can we arrange them in a row?
3. Suppose that in a ___ N=(__)(__)(__) 1) M1-P 2. The competition for the 100- meter dash in the Provincial Meet is at stake ,
certain association, there (__) M2 –VP
how many different finishes among the first 3 places are possible for the contest
are 12 elected members M3 –S
(M1, M2, M3, … M12) of M4 -T participated by 18 athletes? 14
the Board of Directors. In 2)__________ 3. Keizelyn, Kate, Natasha, Joharry, Larrence and Alfred pose for a photograph.
how many ways can a In how many ways can they be arranged?
president(P), a vice
president(VP), a 4. In how many ways can 7 books be arranged on a shelf?
secretary(S), 5. From a standard deck of 52 cards, how many 3- card hands are possible?

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 Distinguishable Permutation Assessment:
Find the permutations of the following problems below:
It is important in solving permutations to fully understand what 1. In how many different ways can you arrange the word
is asked, like : SCOUTS? (note: no duplication)
2. How many distinguishable permutations are possible with all
a) Is duplication allowed ?
the letters of the word ELLIPSES.
b) Is duplication not allowed? 3. Find the permutations of the following:
In our previous lesson, permutations taken r at a time, the a) KASANGGA
objects we arranged are all distinct. In this lesson you will learn b) PACKAGE
c) MOUNTAIN
how to find the permutations of a problems consisting of
identical objects.
 Circular Permutation
Finding the permutations of an objects differ from one another
like the two words below.
1) SCHOLAR - The letters are distinct ;
2) STATISTICS - The letters are duplicated or replicated The word
SCHOLAR is an example used in permutations taken r at a time,
while the word STATISTICS is an example of a problem used in
distinguishable permutations.
Example:
In how many ways can you arrange MATHEMATICS if
duplications of the arrangement are not allowed?

Independent Practice
1. Find the number of different ways that a family of 6 can be seated
around a circular table with 6 chairs.
2. You and your 10 friends are having fun because this is the day that all
of you have been waiting for. Find the number of permutation that you can
make if you will be sitting at a round table.
3. Your mother made pickles, tilbok, leche flan, ube jam, sapin-sapin and
graham. You are to arrange the side dishes and desserts in a round table.
Find the circular permutation that you can make.
4. Find the number of ways that a family of 8 can be seated around a
round table.
5. If the seating arrangement is to be circular, how many seating
arrangements are possible for 7 teachers ?

Example:
Find the number of permutations of the letters of the word
PAPAYA such that duplication in the permutation is not
allowed.
If problems in permutation have alike objects, consider
those objects as one if duplication is not allowed.

Independent Practice
Directions: Find the number of permutations of the following
words and make sure that there will be no duplications. Use the
formula and concepts you learn from this lesson.
1. MALAYA 2. MAMAYA 3. MAMA 4. AGUINALDO
5. INTELLIGENT

Directions: Find the distinguishable permutations of the

following
1. KURBADA
2. YAYADUB
3. KAYPAABA
4. BAYANIHAN?
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