Permutations and
Combinations
Permutations
The different arrangements of a given number of things by taking some or all at a
time, are called permutations.
n
Pr = n! / (n – r)!
Permutations
There are basically two types of permutation:
Repetition is Allowed
n × n × ... (r times) = nr
No Repetition
n!/(n − r)!
Combinations
Each of the different groups or selections which can be formed by taking some or
all of a number of objects is called a combination.
n
C r = n! / [ r ! x (n – r)! ]
Note:
n
C n =1 and n
C 0 =1
n
C r= n C (n-r)
Question 01:
From a group of 7 men and 6 women, five persons are to be selected to form a
committee so that at least 3 men are there on the committee. In how many ways
can it be done?
A. 564
B. 645
C. 735
D. 756
Answer: D
Question 02:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'LEADING' be arranged in
such a way that the vowels always come together?
A. 360
B. 480
C. 720
D. 800
Answer: C
Question 03:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'CORPORATION' be
arranged so that the vowels always come together?
A. 1440
B. 50400
C. 2070
D. 2880
Answer: B
Question 04:
Out of 7 consonants and 4 vowels, how many words of 3 consonants and 2
vowels can be formed?
A. 100
B. 210
C. 1080
D. 25200
Answer: D
Question 05:
In how many ways can the letters of the word 'LEADER' be arranged?
A. 72
B. 144
C. 360
D. 720
Answer: C
Question 06:
In a group of 6 boys and 4 girls, four children are to be selected. In how many
different ways can they be selected such that at least one boy should be there?
A. 86
B. 209
C. 720
D. 950
Answer: B
Question 08:
In how many ways a committee, consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be
formed from 8 men and 10 women?
A. 266
B. 5040
C. 11760
D. 86400
Answer: C
Question 07:
How many 3-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9,
which are divisible by 5 and none of the digits is repeated?
A. 20
B. 24
C. 72
D. 150
Answer: A
Question 09:
A box contains 2 white balls, 3 black balls and 4 red balls. In how many ways can
3 balls be drawn from the box, if at least one black ball is to be included in the
draw?
A. 32
B. 48
C. 64
D. 9
Answer: C
Question 10:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'DETAIL' be arranged in
such a way that the vowels occupy only the odd positions?
A. 24
B. 36
C. 48
D. 56
Answer: B
Question 11:
In how many ways can a group of 5 men and 2 women be made out of a total of
7 men and 3 women?
A. 63
B. 90
C. 126
D. 135
Answer: A
Question 12:
How many 4-letter words with or without meaning, can be formed out of the letters
of the word, 'LOGARITHMS', if repetition of letters is not allowed?
A. 40
B. 400
C. 5040
D. 2540
Answer: C
Question 13:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'MATHEMATICS' be
arranged so that the vowels always come together?
A. 150
B. 720
C. 10080
D. 120960
Answer: A
Question 14:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'OPTICAL' be arranged
so that the vowels always come together?
A. 120
B. 150
C. 550
D. 720
Answer: D
Question 15:
Find out the number of ways in which 6 rings of different types can be worn in 3
fingers?
A. 720
B. 729
C. 840
D. 920
Answer: B
