NCERT/Class 11/Mathematics/Permutations and Combinations

Permutations and Combinations

Class 11 · Mathematics

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Sample Questions

Q1.The fundamental principle of counting (multiplication principle) states: if one event can occur in m ways and another in n ways, the total ways both occur is:

  • Am + n
  • Bm × n
  • Cm – n
  • Dm / n

Q2.If ⁿPᵣ = 840 and ⁿCᵣ = 35, then r equals:

  • A3
  • B4
  • C5
  • D6

Q3.ⁿCᵣ = ⁿCₙ₋ᵣ because:

  • AChoosing r items is equivalent to choosing which (n–r) items to leave out
  • Br = n–r always
  • CThe formula is always symmetric
  • Dr + (n–r) = n

Q4.In how many ways can 4 people be seated in a row if 2 specific people must sit together?

  • A12
  • B24
  • C6
  • D48

Q5.How many ways can 4 people sit in a circle such that 2 specific people must NOT sit together?

  • A12
  • B4
  • C6
  • D18

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  • A. Option one
  • B. Option two
  • C. Option three
  • D. Option four
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Concepts Covered

Applications of countingCircular permutationsCombinationsFactorial notationFundamental principle of countingPermutationsPermutations of objects not all distinctPermutations with repetitionRelationship between permutations and combinations

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