Permutations

Cards (8)

  • Permutation - arrangement of all or part of a set of objects with proper regard to order
    (order matters)
  • The number of permutations of n taken r at a time - P(n,r).
  • (P(n,r) = n! / (n-r)!) where ! means factorial.
  • Fundamental Counting Principle - a rule used to count the total number of possible outcomes in a situation.
  • FACTORIAL - !
  • Permutation of n taken r at a time, equals n! / (n-r)!
  • Circular Permutation - the arrangement of objects in a circular manner
  • Factorial notation can be applied in various situations such as evaluating and expressing numbers.