Permutations & Combinations

Combinations

A combination is a selection of objects in no particular order. The word selection is used, when the order of things has no importance. An example of a combination is selecting three students to be on the student council. Since no specific jobs are given, the order they are chosen will not change the members of the council.

To do an experiment that will help you develop the formula for combinations, select the following link:

Combinations Formula Worksheet

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