COMBINATIONS
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MARY TILO
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Form another word from the letters of the word COMBINATION
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AB, AC, BC
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nCr = nPr/r! = n!/(n-r)!r!
C(n,r) = number of combinations
n = number of elements in a set
r = number of elements that can be selected in a set
! = factorial
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Example: Illustrate all possible combinations in the given set taken 2 at a time.
Leira (L), Justin (J), Ana (A), Max (M), Boy (B)
1. Listing Method
LJ, LM, JA, JB, AB, LA, LB, JM, AM, MB
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Example: Illustrate all possible combinations in the given set taken 2 at a time.
Leira (L), Justin (J), Ana (A), Max (M), Boy (B)
2. Tree Diagram
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Example: Illustrate all possible combinations in the given set taken 2 at a time.
Leira (L), Justin (J), Ana (A), Max (M), Boy (B)
3. Formula
n = 5, r = 2
C(n,r) = n!/(n-r)!r!
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FORMULA
Group 1: C(8,3) =
Group 2: C(10,4) =
LISTING
Group 3: Given (M, A, R, Y) taken 2 at a time
Group 4: Given (G, R, A, C, E) taken 3 at a time
TREE DIAGRAM
Group 5: Inn how many ways can a coach choose three runners from a five runner?
Group 6: In how many ways can you select a committee of 2 out of 5 employees?
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FORMULA
Group 1: C(8,3) = 56
Group 2: C(10,4) = 210
LISTING
Group 3: Given (M, A, R, Y) taken 2 at a time = 6
Group 4: Given (G, R, A, C, E) taken 3 at a time = 10
TREE DIAGRAM
Group 5: In how many ways can a coach choose three runners from a five runner? = 10
Group 6: In how many ways can you select a committee of 2 out of 5 employees? = 10
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--How do you illustrate the combinations of an object?
--What are the 3 ways to solve a combinations?
--What is the most convenient method to use and why?
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Solve using any method and show your solution.
1. Forming 2 digit numbers from 2, 4, 6, 8.
2. Dealing 12 cards from a pack of 52.
3. Choosing a president, a treasurer, and a secretary among 7 candidates.
4. Forming a committee of 6 persons from 10 people.
5. Selecting 3 people from Dane, Dax, Anne, Ardie, and Jade to attend meeting.
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1. Forming 2 digit numbers from 2, 4, 6, 8. = 6
2. Dealing 3 cards from a pack of 52. = 22,100
3. Choosing a president, a treasurer, and a secretary among 7 candidates. = 35
4. Forming a committee of 6 persons from 10 people. = 210
5. Selecting 3 people from Dane, Dax, Anne, Ardie, and Jade to attend meeting. = 10
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1. Give 5 examples of a real life scenario that illustrates a combination.
2. Solve using any three ways.
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