MAT 182 Discrete Mathematics II

Section 6.3 Reading Quiz

(Definition/Concept/Application Example)
1. Which of these is the correct formula for C(n, r)?
n!
A)
r!
n!
B)
(n r)!
n!
C)
r!(n r)!
2. What is the fundamental difference in the purpose of permutations and combinations?

A) Permutations can be used in all situations, but combinations can only be used in
finite cases.
B) Permutations are concerned with arrangement and order, while combinations are
concerned only with selection.
C) Combinations are used in counting numbers of alphabetic and numeric strings, but
permutations cannot be used to count those objects.

3. How many ways can a first-prize, a second-prize, and a third-prize winner be selected
be selected from 100 different people. (Assume the prizes are different.)

A) P (97, 3)
B) P (100, 3)
C) C(97, 3)