Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011
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3. Permutations and Combinations
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Exercise 14 Page 841

Recall the formula for a permutation, _n P_r = n!(n-r)!.

151 200

Practice makes perfect
To evaluate the given permutation, we will use the corresponding formula. _n P_r = n!/(n-r)! We are given that n=10 and r=6. Let's substitute these values into the formula.
_n P_r = n!/(n-r)!
_(10) P_6 = 10!/( 10- 6)!
_(10) P_6 = 10!/4!

Write as a product

_(10) P_6 = 10* 9* 8* 7* 6* 5* 4* 3* 2* 1/4* 3* 2* 1
_(10) P_6 = 10* 9* 8* 7* 6* 5* 4* 3* 2* 1/4* 3* 2* 1
_(10) P_6 = 10* 9* 8* 7* 6* 5/1
_(10) P_6 = 10* 9* 8* 7* 6* 5
_(10) P_6 = 151 200
There are 151 200 permutations.

Alternative Solution

Using the calculator

We can evaluate the number of permutations _(10)C_6 by using the graphic calculator. To do so, we have to start by entering the number of items, which is equal to 10.

window of a TI83 graphing calculator

Next, we push MATH and scroll right until we reach PRB. Then, we scroll down to the second row and push ENTER.

window of a TI83 graphing calculator
window of a TI83 graphing calculator

Finally, by entering the number of items to be chosen and hitting ENTER, we can calculate the number of permutations.

window of a graphing calculator