Calculating Basic Permutations

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1) How many permutations are there of 5 objects taken 3 at a time?

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60 comes from 5P3 = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60.

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Calculating Basic Permutations - Quiz

Order matters! In this quiz, you’ll practice calculating simple permutations, learning how to count different arrangements and sequences step by step. Take this quiz to build confidence in tackling arrangement-based problems.

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2) How many ways can the letters A, B, C, D be arranged in a line?

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There are 4P4 = 4! = 24 arrangements.

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3) How many permutations are there of 6 objects taken 2 at a time?

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6P2 = 6 × 5 = 30.

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4) In how many ways can 8 runners finish first, second, and third in a race?

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8P3 = 8 × 7 × 6 = 336.

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5) How many permutations are there of 7 distinct books taken all at once?

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7P7 = 7! = 5040.

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6) How many 3-digit codes can be formed from the digits 1–5 if digits cannot repeat?

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5P3 = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60.

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7) How many permutations are there of 10 objects taken 1 at a time?

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10P1 = 10.

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8) How many ways can 4 students sit in 4 chairs?

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4P4 = 4! = 24.

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9) How many permutations are there of 9 objects taken 3 at a time?

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9P3 = 9 × 8 × 7 = 504.

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10) How many permutations are there of 12 objects taken 2 at a time?

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12P2 = 12 × 11 = 132.

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How many permutations are there of 5 objects taken 3 at a time?
How many ways can the letters A, B, C, D be arranged in a line?
How many permutations are there of 6 objects taken 2 at a time?
In how many ways can 8 runners finish first, second, and third in a...
How many permutations are there of 7 distinct books taken all at once?
How many 3-digit codes can be formed from the digits 1–5 if digits...
How many permutations are there of 10 objects taken 1 at a time?
How many ways can 4 students sit in 4 chairs?
How many permutations are there of 9 objects taken 3 at a time?
How many permutations are there of 12 objects taken 2 at a time?
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