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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 3 – Module 3
Illustrating and Differentiating Permutation from
Combination of n Objects taken r at a Time

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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Illustrating and Differentiating Permutation from
Combination of n Objects taken r at a Time
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process
the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The module is intended for you to illustrate the combination of an object and to
differentiate permutation from combination of n objects taken r at a time.

PRE – TEST
Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer in your activity
notebook.

1. What is the value of 4! ?

A. 4 B. 12 C. 24 D. 36

2. In how many ways can you arrange 5 potted plants in a row?

A. 100 B. 120 C. 150 D. 200

3. In how many ways can 3 people arrange themselves in a row for picture taking?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

4. Evaluate P(5, 3).

A. 60 B. 75 C. 100 D. 125

5. Find the number of distinguishable permutations of the letters of the word

GOOD.
A. 6 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12

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 Lesson Illustrating and Differentiating Permutation
from Combination of n Objects taken r at a Time

’s In

Direction: Read the following items carefully. Identify the following situation if order is
important or NOT important. In your Math notebook, write AI if order is important and NI if
order is NOT important.

1. Four people posing for pictures.

2. Determining the top three winners in a Math Quiz Bee.

3. Choosing 2 household chores to do before dinner.

4. Arranging 6 potted plants in a row

5. Selecting 5 basketball players out of 10 team members for

the different positions.

’s New
Let’s study the tasks given below, and then answer the questions
that follow.

TASKS:
A. Choosing 5 questions to answer out of 10 questions in a test.
B. Opening a combination lock.
C. Winning in a contest.

Questions:

1. In which tasks given is order or arrangement important?

2. In which tasks is order or arrangement not important?

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  In tasks B and C, the order or arrangement is important.

Example:
Opening a combination lock – a code of 1234 is different from a code of 2431 in a
combination lock.

Winning in a contest – 1st place-Jane, 2nd place-Belen,

3rd place-Kris is different from 1st place-Kris, 2nd place-Jane, and
3rd place-Belen.

 In task A, the order or arrangement is not important.

Example:
Choosing 5 questions to answer out of 10 questions in a test – you can choose to
answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, or questions 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9; it will not matter
(assuming that they are worth the same points).

 Tasks B and C are examples of permutation while task A is an example

of combination.

REMEMBER: The permutation of n objects taken r at a time is denoted by P(n, r). In some
books, it is also denoted by
n P r or Pn,r or 𝑃𝑟𝑛
Example: In how many ways can 5 people arrange themselves in a row for picture taking?
Solution: n = 5 , r = 5
P(5, 5) = 5 ∙ 4 ∙ 3 ∙ 2 ∙ 1 = 120 ways

is It

Let’s discover Combinations.

What is Combination in Math?

Combination is an arrangement of objects in which the order is not important. This

is different from permutation where the order is important. For example, suppose we are
arranging the letters A, B, and C. In a permutation, the arrangement ABC and ACB are
different. But, in a Combination, the arrangements ABC and ACB are the same because the
order is not important.

Example: The given situations below are examples of COMBINATIONS.

1. Five badminton players chosen from a group of nine.

- It is a combination because when choosing a badminton player within a group does

not require an order or arrangement.

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2. Selecting 5 problems in a 10-item Mathematics problem-solving test.

- It is a combination because selecting 5 problems in a 10-Item Mathematics problem

solving test does not need an order, hence it was not specified if you need to choose
it by it’s difficulty.

Another Example:

Suppose you were assigned by your teacher to be the leader of your group for your
group project. You were given the freedom to choose 4 of your classmates to be your
groupmates. If you choose Aira, Belle, Charlies and Dave, does it make any difference if you
choose instead Charlies, Aira, Dave, and Belle? Of course not, because the list refers to the
same people. Each selection that you possibly make is called a Combination.
On the other hand, if you choose Aira, Belle, Dave and Ellen, now that is another
combination,and it is different from the first combination cited.

What is the Combinations Formula?

REMEMBER: If there is a set S with n elements, and if r is a nonnegative integer less than or
equal to n, then each subset of S containing r distinct elements is called a combination of S.

The number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time is denoted by

C(n,r) or nCr or 𝑪𝑛𝑟 .

The combination of n objects taken r at a time is:

𝑛! 𝒏!
C(n,r) = 𝑟!(𝑛−𝑟)! , n ≥ r ≥ 0 or nCr =
(𝒏−𝒓)! 𝒓!

Example 1. In how many ways can a committee consisting of 4 members be formed from 8
people

Solution: (Using the formula) n = 8, r = 4

𝒏! 8! 8! 8 •7•6• 5•4•3•2•1
C(n, r) = = = =
𝒓!(𝒏−𝒓)! 4!(8−4)! 4!(4)! 4•3•2•1(4•3•2•1)

= 7 • 2 • 5 after common factors are cancelled

= 70 ways

Example 2. Finding the unknown in C (8, 3) = x

𝒏! 8! 8! 8•7•6•5•4•3•2•1
Solution: C(n, r) = = 3!(8−3)! = = 3•2•1(5•4•3•2•1
𝒓!(𝒏−𝒓)! 3!(5)!
= 8 • 7 after common factors are cancelled
= 56 ways

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 ’s More

Direction: Determine whether each situation involves a combination or permutation. Write C

if it involves combination and P if it involves permutation.

1. Choosing 6 volleyball players from a group of 12.

2. Seven (7) toppings for a pizza.

3. Finding the diagonals of a polygon.

4. Arranging 4 people in a row for picture taking.

5. Assigning 5 different tasks to top 5 students.

I Have Learned

Directions:
Based on what you have learned in this lesson, complete the given sentences below.

This lesson enabled me to learn that

_______________________________________________.

I made me realize that

____________________________________________.

I, therefore commit to
____________________________________________________.

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 I Can Do

Making fruit salad involves concept on combination. Suppose you are ask to make
fruit salad on your birthday.

Instructions:
1. List down all the ingredients you want in making your fruit salad.

2. Make at least 3 different sets of procedures in making your fruit salad.

3. Follow the table format below.

4. Write your outputs in a SHORT BOND PAPER.

Name: Gr. & Section:

A BIRTHDAY FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients:
Procedure A Procedure B Procedure C
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
. . .
. . .
. . .

Rubric in making your output

10 pts 7 pts 4 pts 1 pt
The content is The content is The content is The content
Content very informative informative & less informative Is not informative
and realistic. mostly realistic. & realistic. nor realistic.
Spelling The output has The output has The output has The output has
Grammar excellent spelling, 1-2 spelling, 3-5 spelling, Multiple spelling,
Punctuation grammar, or grammar, or grammar, or grammar, or
punctuation. punctuation punctuation punctuation errors.
errors. errors.
It is neat & easy It is neat & easy The output The output needs
Clarity to understand. to read. needs significant
improvement in improvement in
neatness. neatness.
TOTAL: __________
30

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Directions: Determine whether each problem involves a combination or permutation. Write
your answer in your notebook.

1. How many different ways can 5 bicycles be parked if there are available parking spaces?
2. If there are 12 teams in a basketball tournament and each team must play every other
team in the eliminations.
3. How many 4-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 if no
repetition is allowed?
4. How many ways can 4 students be seated in a classroom if there are 7 available seats?
5. The teacher determines the number of top 10 students in Mathematics class.

Try this!

In a 10-item Mathematics problem-solving test, how manyways can you select 5

problems to solve? Show your solution.

Hint: Use the Combination Formula

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WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S IN
1. C 1. AI
2. BI 2. AI
3. C 3. NI
4. A 4. AI
5. D 5. AI
WHAT’S MORE WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
1. C Answers may vary
2. C
3. C
4. P
5. P
ASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. C 252 ways
2. C
3. P
4. C
5. P
References
Books:
Callanta, Melvin M, et.al. 2015. Mathematics 10 Learner's Module. Pasig City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Callanta, Melvin, et al. 2015. Mathematics 10 Teacher's Guide. Pasig City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Online Math Learning. 2020. Combinations. Accessed December 14, 2021.
https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/combinations.html.
Soledad, Jose-Dilao, Ed. D., et. al. 2007. Intermediate Algebra Textbook for Second Year. Quezon
City: JTW Corporation.

Website:
Online Math Learning. 2020. Combinations. Accessed December 14, 2021.
https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/combinations.html.

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