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5.5 Permutations and Combinations When dealing with word problems, you must think: “Is there a specific order or is order disregarded?” This will tell.

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1 5.5 Permutations and Combinations When dealing with word problems, you must think: “Is there a specific order or is order disregarded?” This will tell you whether or not it is a permutation or combination. The Board of Directors of a company has 10 members. In how many ways can they choose a committee of three?

2 5.5 Permutations and Combinations Nine horses are entered into the Kentucky Derby. Assuming no ties, how many different outcomes of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd are there? A student is require to work exactly five of the eight problems on an exam. In how many different ways can he problems be chosen?

3 5.5 Permutations and Combinations How many different outcomes of “winner” and “runner-up” are possible if there are six contestants in a pie- eating contest? Worksheets


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