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Algebra II
10.2: Use Combinations and the
Binomial Theorem
Combinations
An ordering of r objects from a total of
n objects where order is not important
is a combination.
Combinations
The number of combinations of r objects taken
from a group of n distinct objects is denoted by
and is given by the formula:
n = total # of objects,
r = how many you are taking
Permutations, Combinations, and
Probability
AND indicates multiplication
OR indicates addition
Duringthe school year, the basketball
team is scheduled to play 12 home
games. If you want to attend at least 3
games, how many different combinations
of games can you attend?
If you have a standard deck of cards,
answer the following questions.
How many 5-card hands are possible
if order is not important?
How many 5-card hands are possible
if order is important?
If you have a standard deck of cards,
answer the following questions.
How many 5-card hands of the same
color are possible?
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
1.) 5 face cards
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
2.) 4 kings and 1 other card
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
3.) 1 ace and 4 cards that are not aces
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
4.) 5 hearts or 5 diamonds
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
5.) at most 1 queen
From a standard 52-card deck, find the
number of 5-card hands that contain
the cards specified.
6.) at least 1 spade
Combination or Permutation
A club has a president and vice-president
position. Out of 12 students, how many
ways can students be chosen for these
two positions?
Combination or Permutation
Fiverepresentatives from a group of 280
students are to be chosen. In how many
different ways can students be chosen as
representatives?
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