Khan Academy: Counting, Permutation and Combination Flashcards
1
Q
what is the difference between permutation and combination?
A
A permutation is an act of arranging objects or numbers in order. Combinations are the way of selecting objects or numbers from a group of objects or collections, in such a way that the order of the objects does not matter.
2
Q
what does nPk equal to?
A
n!/(n-k)!
3
Q
what does nCk equal to?
A
n!/((n-k)! * k!)