Permutation of n objects taken r at a time

Mathematics 10 module 1
Objectives
Derive the formula of permutation of n object
taken r at a time (all the object to be used)
Derive the formula of permutation of n object
taken r at a time (all the object not to be used)
How many possible ways can we arrange the 5
letters A, B, C, D and E if we will select 3 letters
5 x 4 x 3 60 possible ways
Permutation = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1
2x1
Permutation = 5!
2!
Permutation = __5!_
(5-2)!
Example 1
Find the permutations of the numbers1 to 8 if 4
numbers are taken at a time .
Example 2
In how many ways can 9 students arrange themselves
for a picture taking if they like to have only 4 them will
be in every shot?
 Example 3
In how many ways can we arrange 7 books if only 5
books will fit on the shelf.
Assignment
Answer the following questions.
1. What does 4! mean?
a. 4 squared b. 4 x 3
c. 4 + 3 d. 4 x 3 x 2 x 1
2. If 15 runners are in a race, how many possible ways are
there to award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies?
a. 455 b. 2730
c. 217,945,728,000 d. 1,307,674,368,000
Assignment
3. In how many ways can a supermarket manager
display 5 brands of cereals in 3 spaces on a shelf?

4. What is the permutation of checking out 4 library books

from a list of 8 books for a research paper?

5. What is the permutation seating 8 students in 8 seat in

the front row of the school auditorium?