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Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics

5.2Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations in Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.2.1Understand permutation and combination and solve simple problems on selections.
  2. 5.2.2Solve problems on arrangements in a line with repetition and restriction.

Lessons

  • Combinations: selections

    40 min

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  • Permutations: arrangements in a line

    40 min

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Sample question

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Permutations and combinations: sample question

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A farmer in Karoi has 9 fields. In how many ways can he choose 3 of them to plant with tobacco this season?

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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