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Quarter 3 - Module 4

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Mathematics - Grade 10
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Quarter 3 - Module 4: Differentiating Permutation from Combination of Objects
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Fifth Edition, 2021

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Mathematics
Quarter 3 - Module 4

Differentiating Permutation
from Combination of Objects
Taken at a Time

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 Table of Contents

Overview

Lesson 1: Differentiating Permutation from Combination objects

taken at time: M10SP-IIIc-2
Objectives 1
Pre - Assessment 2
Prior Knowledge 4
Presentation 5
Concept Development 6
Activities 8
Assessment 10
Application 11
Post - Assessment 12

Generalization
Key to Answers
References

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Overview

This module is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
differentiate permutation from combination of n objects taken r at a time. The scope
of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The content of this module consists of lesson 1. It is best suitable to

accomplish the task within 2 days:

 Lesson 1 – differentiating permutation from combination of n objects taken r at

a time:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define permutation and combination;

2. differentiates permutation from combination in a given situation or activities;

Lesson
Permutation and
1 Combination: M10SP-IIIc-2

Hello! Welcome to another lesson about permutation and combination but this
time we are going to differentiate permutation from combination given of n objects
taken r at a time. In this lesson is good for two days, you are going to differentiate
permutation from combination by learning their basic concept. You are given some
examples and activities for you to undergo for better understanding to the lesson.
Happy learning!

Objectives
After working on this module you should be able to:

1. define permutation and combination; and

2. differentiate permutation from combination in a given situations/activities

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Pre-Assessment

Before you start using this module, take the following pre-test.

Multiple choice: Choose the letter that you think best answers the question. Write
your answer in a separate sheet.

1. A selection of objects from a set is called what?

A. distinction C. permutation
B. differentiation D. combination

2. Which of the following statement bests describe the difference of permutation

from combination?
A. permutation where order is important as the combination
B. permutation order doesn’t matter and combination order is important
C. permutation where order matters and combination where order doesn’t
matter
D. permutation deals with selection, where combination deals with the
arrangement

3. What do you call the different arrangements of the objects of a group?

A. selection C. permutation
B. differentiation D. combination

4. Which of the following is the formula of permutation and combination?

A. and
B. and

C. and

D. and

5. Which situation illustrates permutation?

A. forming a committee of councillors
B. assigning rooms to conference participants
C. choosing 2 literature books to buy from a variety of choices
D. selecting 10 questions to answer out of 15 questions in a test

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 6. Which of the following situations or activities does NOT involve permutation?
A. arrangement of books on a shelf
B. formation of words with the given digits
C. assigning telephone numbers to subscribers
D. formation of a team from a number of players.

7. Which of the following situations illustrates combination?

A. arranging books in a shelf
B. forming plate numbers of vehicles
C. drawing names from a box containing 200 names
D. Entering the PIN (Personal Identification Number) of your ATM card

8. There are 6 questions on Marta’s essay test. She only needs to answer 2 of
them, she can choose any 2 questions that she wants. In the given statement,
what is the clue that illustrates either combination or permutation?
A. choose C. only needs
B. question D. There are

9. There are seven boys and three girls in a school badminton team. The coach
must select four persons from his group to participate in the national
championship. Which of the following choices represent as clue in the
underlined word?
A. differentiation C. combination
B. permutation D. distinguishable permutation

10. Suppose we have 4 objects A, B, C and D and we are required to choose 3

from them and then arrange them on a shelf. In the given statement, which of
the following describe permutation from combination?
A. selecting objects and choosing the objects
B. selecting objects and arranging the objects
C. selecting objects and grouping the objects
D. arranging the objects and sequencing the objects

If your score is at least 8 out of 10 by yourself you may skip this module. If
you missed some items, study the given examples and try again. However, if you
wish to undergo all of its activities you are free to do so.

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Prior Knowledge
Let us try first to recall what you have learned from your previous lesson
about permutation and combination. Now let’s review what you have learned.

Activity 1: Put Some Order Here

Directions: Study the tasks or activities below, and then answer the questions that
follows:

a. Order on a shelf
b. Winning in a contest
c. Specific order in seats
d. High fives with classmate
e. Opening a combination lock
f. Any type of race with no rank
g. Three people on the same team
h. Assigning seats to guest at dinner
i. Listing the elements of subsets of a given set
j. Selecting 3 posters to hang out of 6 different posters

Questions:
a. In which tasks/activities above is order or arrangement important?
Give an example to illustrate your answer.
b. In which tasks/activities is order not important?
Give an example to illustrate your answer.

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Presentation

Let’s explore

Activity 2: Combination Vs Permutation

Direction: Study the following situations. Then, answer the questions that follow.

1. Ranking people
2. Sequencing of draws
3. Handshaking with other
4. Numbering in no particular order
5. Picking multiple objects in one draw
6. Selecting 7 people to form a Student Affairs Committee
7. Choosing 5 questions to answer out of 10 questions in a test
8. Drawing a set of 6 numbers in a lottery containing numbers1 to 45
9. Entering the PIN (Personal Identification Number) of your ATM card
10. Forming triangles from 6 distinct points in which no 3 point are collinear

Questions:
a. In the items above, identify which situations illustrate permutation and
which illustrate combination?
b. How did you differentiate the situations that involve permutation form those
that involve combination?

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Concept Development

Permutation Versus Combination

You have learned about permutation and combination in the previous lesson
but have you ever imagined that these two have different concepts? The
fundamental difference between permutation and combination is the order objects, in
permutation the order of objects is very important. As against this, in the case of
combination, the order does not matter at all. See in comparison Chart.

Comparison Chart

BASIS FOR PERMUTATION COMBINATION

COMPARISON

Meaning Permutation refers to the Combination refers to

different ways of several ways of choosing
arranging a set of objects items from a large set of
in a sequential order. objects, such that their
order does not matters.
Order Relevant Irrelevant
Denotes Arrangement, sequence, Selection, group, sample
line up, schedule, Combination
Permutation
What is it? Ordered elements Unordered sets
Answer How many different How many different
arrangement can be groups can be chosen
created from a given set from a larger group of
of objects? objects?

Formula

where:
is the size of each where:
permutation is the number of items
is the size of the set selected from the set
from which elements are is the number of items
permuted in set
! is the factorial operator ! is the factorial
operator

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 Understanding Permutation and Combination

Suppose we have 4 objects A, B, C and D and we are required to choose 3

from them and then arrange them on a shelf. This can be done in the following ways:

Selecting objects Arranging the objects

ABC ABC, ACB, BCA, BAC, CAB, CBA
ABD ABD, ADB, BDA, BAD, DBA, DAB
ACD ACD, ADC, CAD, CDA, DAC, DCA
BCD BCD, BDC, CBD, CDB, DBC, DCB

Thus, there are 4 ways of choosing 3 objects from 4 and there are 6 ways of
arranging the chosen objects. The process of selecting things is called combination
and that of arranging things is called permutation.

Examples of relating to combination:

1. Handshaking with other
2. Numbering in no particular order
3. Picking multiple objects in one draw
4. Forming of a team from a number of players.
5. Forming of a particular committee from a number of players

Examples of relating to permutation:

1. Ranking people
2. Sequencing of draws
3. Locking with a definite sequence
4. Forming of words with the given letters
5. Forming of numbers with the given digits

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Activities

If you have understood the given examples, try the following activity.

Activity 3: Determine C and P!

Direction: Study the following situations. Write C if the situation is Combination and P
if the situation is permutation. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

1. Assembling a jigsaw puzzle

2. Taking a picture with 5 people
3. Assigning seats to guest at dinner
4. Picking 6 balls from a basket of 12 balls
5. Choosing 3 household chores to do before dinner
6. Forming a committee of 4 members from 16 people
7. Selecting 4 posters to hang out of 8 different posters
8. Selecting 8 people to form a Student Affairs Committee
9. Arranging 6 different potted plants from 12 potted plants
10. Determining the top three winners in a MTAP elimination round

How is the activity 3? I hope you are doing great! My dear learner, if your
score is 8 to 10, you may review the missed items and proceed to the next
activity. However, if your score is below 8, you have to review the discussion and
examples on differentiating combination from permutation. If you still have
difficulty, do not hesitate to ask help from your teacher or classmates.

Activity 4: Let me Check!

Directions: Check (√) the column C if the situations/activities describe a Combination

and column P for Permutation. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

Situation/Activity C P
1. Spelling a word
2. Numbering in a particular order
3. Forming of numbers with the given digits
4. Ice cream scoops in a bowl
5. Picking multiple objects in one draw
6. Handshaking with other
7. 3 people on the same team
8. Entering the PIN (Personal Identification Number) of your ATM
card.
9. In how many ways can a group elect as President, Vice President
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and Treasurer if they have 12 members?
10. How many 4-digit numbers are possible if no digits are repeated?

How is the activity 4? I hope you are doing great! My dear learner, if your
score is 8 to 10, you may review the missed items and proceed to the next activity.
However, if your score is below 8, you have to review the concept and examples
on differentiating combination from permutation. If you still have difficulty, do not
hesitate to ask help from your teacher or classmates.

Assessment

Permutation refers to the different ways of arranging a set of objects in a

_______________________.

Combination refers to several ways of choosing items from a large set of objects,
such that their order ____________________.

Activity 5: Underline the Clue!

Directions: Write P if the underlined situations is permutation and C if the situation is

combination. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

1. Specific order in seats

2. Numbering in a particular order
3. Ordering a potted plant in a shelf
4. Listing the elements of subsets of a given set
5. Grouping 5 students for an investigatory project
6. How can we arrange 10 students in a line to go snack today?
7. How many codes can be formed in a lock requiring 4 unique digits chosen
from 6 to 9?
8. In how many ways can 4 patients be assigned to 6 hospital rooms so that
each patient has a private room?
9. Eight runners join a race. In how many possible ways can they be
arranged as first, second, and third placers?
10. A box contains 4 red balls, 6 green balls, and 7 yellow balls. In how many
ways can 6 balls be chosen if there should be 2 balls of each color?

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Application

You’ve been through with the previous activity. Here is an additional

activity for you to enhance your understanding on differentiating permutation
and combination.

Direction: Read carefully the situations. Write P if the situations is Permutation

and C if the situations is Combination.

1. In how many ways can 10 people shakes hands?

2. How many groups of three can be formed out of ten people?
3. How many 4-digit numbers are possible if no digits are repeated?
4. How many sets of 6 question can be chosen from a list of 30 question?
5. If 7 numbered balls were be drawn from a bag with 20 balls, how many
unique batches of numbers can be drawn?
6. How many codes can be formed in a lock requiring 4 unique digits chosen
from 6 to 9?
7. In a lottery, each ticket has 5 one-digit numbers 0-9. What are your
chances of winning?
8. A person playing poker is dealt 5 cards. How many different hands could
the player have been dealt?
9. In how many ways can a group elect as President, Vice President and
Treasurer if they have 12 members?
10. In how many ways can 4 patients be assigned to 6 hospital rooms so that
each patient has a private room?

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Pre - Assessment

Directions: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. What do you call the sequencing of objects in a group?

A. selection C. permutation
B. differentiation D. combination

2. Grouping of an objects from a set is called what?

A. combination C. permutation
B. differentiation D. distinction

3. Which of the following statement bests describe the difference of permutation

from combination?
A. permutation where order is important as the combination
B. permutation order doesn’t matter and combination order is important
C. permutation where order matters and combination where order doesn’t
matter
D. permutation deals with selection, where combination deals with the
arrangement

4. Which of the following situations or activities does NOT involve permutation?

A. assembling a jigsaw puzzle
B. arrangement of books on a shelf
C. assigning telephone numbers to subscribers
D. grouping 6 students for an investigatory project

5. Which of the following is the formula of permutation?

A. C.
B. D.

6. Which situation illustrates permutation?

A. Handshaking with other
B. assigning rooms to conference participants
C. selecting 10 questions to answer out of 15 questions in a test
D. choosing three of your classmates to attend the birthday party

7. Which of the following situations illustrates combination?

A. arrangement of books on a shelf
B. forming plate numbers of vehicles
C. Picking 6 balls from a basket of 12 balls
D. Entering the PIN (Personal Identification Number) of your ATM card
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8. There are 10 questions on Sylvia’s essay test. She only needs to answer 3 of
them, she can choose any 3 questions that she wants. In the given statement,
what is the clue that illustrates either combination or permutation?
A. needs C. to answer
B. choose D. There are

9. How many arrangements can be formed if 5 boys and 3 girls were to take three
seat with middle set belonging to a girl and the rest to boys? Which of the
following choices represent as clue in the underlined word?
A. differentiation C. combination
B. permutation D. distinguishable permutation

10. Which of the following situation/s describe on differentiating permutation from

combination?
A. ranking people and sequencing of draws
B. handshaking with other and Numbering in no particular order
C. picking multiple objects in one draw and Handshaking with other
D. locking with a definite sequence and grouping 5 students for an
investigatory project

11. Suppose we have 7 objects A, B, C, D, E, F and G and we are required to

choose 5 from them and then arrange them on a shelf. In the given
statement, which of the following describe permutation from combination?
A. selecting objects and choosing the objects
B. selecting objects and grouping the objects
C. selecting objects and arranging the objects
D. arranging the objects and sequencing the objects

12. If we have a total of 8 elements, the integer (1, 2,….8), how many unique
sequences of three elements (2, 4, 5, 8) exist from this set? In the given
problem, which of the following formula use in solving the problem?
A. C.
B. D.

13. There are 10 different food items in a buffet. A customer is asked to get a
certain number of items. If the customer has 210 possible ways as a result,
which of the following did he possibly do?
A. Choose out 4 of the 10 items
B. Choose out 5 of the 10 items
C. Choose out 7 of the 10 items
D. Choose out 8 of the 10 items

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 14. Which of the following situations does NOT illustrate combination?
A. Selecting fruits to make a salad
B. Assigning telephone numbers to homes
C. Choosing household chores to do after classes
D. Selecting posters to hang in the walls of your room

15. Differentiating permutation from combination in a given situation, which of the

following situations can be solve by permutation and combination?
A. How many combinations of 4 objects are there taken 2 at a time?
B. In the game of poker, five cards are drawn from a standard 52-card
deck. How many different poker hands are possible?
C. Find the number of permutation of the letters of the word
MISSISSIPI?
D. In the set (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I). Find the number of different subsets of
size 3 in the set and the number of arrangement of the size 3 in the set?

Check your score! If you score is:

Score Description
You are doing great! You may proceed to the next lesson after reviewing
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the missed items.
You are doing good but you need to go back and review the concept and
examples on differentiating combination from permutation. If you still
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have difficulty, do not hesitate to ask help from your teacher or
classmates.
You need to study harder. Ask help from your teacher or classmates. Go
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back to the discussion and the given examples.

Generalization

This module was about differentiate Permutation from Combination. You’ve

undergo some activity for your deeper understanding of our lessons. Through some
activity you were be able to identify situations that describe permutation from
combination and solve it. In this way, the theories learned can be applied thoroughly
with the use of the tests, word problems and more importantly, real life situations as
well.

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Answer Key
Pre- Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Lesson 1:
Assessment Prior Presentation Activities Activities
1. C Knowledge Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4
2. C Activity 1 1. P 1. P
3. C a. Permutation: 2. C 2. P
4. D 3. P 3. C
a. a, b, c, e, h 1, 2, 9 4. C
5. B 4. C
5. C
6. B b. d, f, g, i, j Combination:
5. C
6. C 6. C
7. C 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7. C
8. A 7. C
10 8. C 8. P
9. C 9. P 9. P
10. B b. Answer’s 10. P 10. P
may vary

Lesson 1: Lesson 1 Assessment:

Assessment Application Post-test
1. C 1. C
Activity 5
2. C 2. A
1. P
3. P 3. C
2. P
4. C 4. D
3. P
5. C 5. D
4. C
6. P 6. B
5. C
7. C 7. C
6. P
8. C 8. B
7. P
9. P 9. D
8. P
10. P 10. B
9. P
10. C

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 Melvin M. Callanta, et al. Permutations and Combinations. Grade 10 Mathematics

Learner’s Module, edited by Maxima J. Acelajado, PhD, 275-318. Department of
Education, 2015

 Melvin M. Callanta, et al. Permutations and Combinations. Grade 10 Mathematics

Teacher’s Guide, edited by Maxima J. Acelajado, PhD, 242-271. Department of
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