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What is a permutation?

An arrangement in a specific order

When are permutations used?

When order of selection matters

What does n!n! represent?

Product of all positive integers up to nn

What is the value of 4!4!?

24

What is the formula for permutations of nn distinct objects?

n!n!

What is the formula for P(n,r)P(n, r)?

n!(n−r)!\frac{n!}{(n-r)!}

What is P(5,3)P(5, 3)?

60

What is the formula for permutations with repetition?

n!p1!×p2!×…\frac{n!}{p_1! \times p_2! \times \ldots}

What happens to permutations when some objects are identical?

They are reduced

How many arrangements can be made from the letters in AABAAB?

3

How many ways can 3 students be arranged from a group of 5?

60

In what areas are permutations essential?

Counting problems and probability

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