Permutations and Combinations Worksheets

What are Permutations and Combinations? Statistics is the field of mathematics that has the most practical implementation today. The method of forecasting and analytics is the present representation of how probability took place in the previous decade or so. Two of those statistical phenomena are the permutations and combinations. Let’s define both of them individually. The permutation is defined as all the ways of doing things where we care about the order of the elements. For instance, the pin code of your ATM card is 2468, so if you put 2648, then it will deny your request. Combination, on the other hand, is considered as the selection of all the ways without caring about the order for elements. For instance, it doesn’t matter if the students in your class sit anywhere, as long as all of them are present.

  • Basic Lesson

    Guides students solving equations that involve an Permutations & Combinations. Demonstrates answer checking.

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  • Intermediate Lesson

    Demonstrates how to solve more difficult problems. Joleen is on a shopping spree. She buys six tops, three shorts and 4 pairs of sandals. How many different outfits consisting of a top, shorts and sandals can she create from her new purchases?

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  • Independent Practice 1

    A really great activity for allowing students to understand the concept of Permutations and Combinations. Shirley is on a shopping spree. She buys two tops, six shorts and 3 pairs of sandals. How many different outfits consisting of a top, shorts and sandals can she create from her new purchases?

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  • Independent Practice 2

    Students work on Permutations and Combinations in assorted problems. The answers can be found below. Rosy is on a shopping spree. She buys five tops, eight shorts and 2 pairs of sandals. How many different outfits consisting of a top, shorts and sandals can she create from her new purchases?

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  • Homework Worksheet

    Students are provided with problems to achieve the concepts of Permutations and Combinations. Dolly is on a shopping spree. She buys ten tops, nine shorts and 6 pairs of sandals. How many different outfits consisting of a top, shorts and sandals can she create from her new purchases?

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  • Skill Quiz

    This tests the students ability to evaluate a variety of Permutations and Combinations.

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  • Answer Key

    Answers for math worksheets, quiz, homework, and lessons.

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