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Problem #1
After going back-to-school shopping, you buy 3 shirts, 2 pairs of pants, and 2 pairs of shoes.
How many possible outfits can you make with your new clothes?
Support your answer through words, pictures, or lists.
Problem #2
How many different ways can Walt, Jesse, and Saul sit in two chairs?
(Only 2 people will be seated at a time. One person will be left out.)
Support your answer through words, pictures, or lists.
Problem #3
Dr. Marks needs 2 students to be part of a new Math Committee. Mr. Doyle gives her the
names of the three students used for problem #2. How many possible 2 person committees can
be created from that group of 3 students?
Support your answer through words, pictures, or lists.
Notes 1.1
Problem #1
Ex 1a: A restaurant offers a special in which you can choose one each from 3 appetizers, 7
entrees, and 5 desserts. How many different meals are available for the special?
Ex 1b: The standard configuration for a Texas license plate is 1 letter followed by 2 digits
followed by 3 letters.
i.
ii.
How many different license plates are possible if letters and digits can be repeated?
How many different license plates are possible if letters and digits cannot be repeated?
Problem #2
PERMUTATION
When
You
Ex 2: Ten teams are competing in the final round of the Olympic four-person bobsledding
competition.
i.
In how many ways can 3 of the bobsledding teams finish first, second, and
third to win the gold, silver, and bronze medals?
ii.
In how many ways can ALL the bobsledding teams finish the competition?
Problem #3
COMBINATION
When
You
Ex 2a: Your teacher must choose four students from the 25 students in class to represent your
school in the next Its Academic Bowl. How many different combinations of 4 students can the
teacher choose?
Ex 2b: A standard deck of 52 playing cards has 4 suits with 13 different cards in each suit.
i.
ii.
iii.
Practice 1.1
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