Permutation and Combination


  1. If 50cr = 50cr + 2 find r.











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    By formula, ncx = ncy
    ⇔ x = y or x + y = n

    Now, 50cr = 50cr + 2
    ⇒ r + r + 2 = 50 or r = r + 2

    Correct Option: A

    By formula, ncx = ncy
    ⇔ x = y or x + y = n

    Now, 50cr = 50cr + 2
    ⇒ r + r + 2 = 50 or r = r + 2
    ⇒ 2r = 48 [∵ r = r + 2 is not possible]
    ∴ r = 24


  1. Find the value of 5 P2.









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    5 P2 = 5! / (5 - 2)! = 5 x 4 = 20

    Correct Option: C

    5 P2 = 5! / (5 - 2)! = 5 x 4 = 20



  1. If n+2C8 : n- 2P4 = 57 : 16 then the value of n is ?









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    n+2C8 : n-2P4 = 57 : 16
    ⇒ {(n + 2 )! (n - 6)!} / {(n - 6)! (n - 2)! 8!} = 57/16
    ⇒ (n + 2) (n + 1) n(n - 1) = 143640

    Correct Option: B

    n+2C8 : n-2P4 = 57 : 16
    ⇒ {(n + 2 )! (n - 6)!} / {(n - 6)! (n - 2)! 8!} = 57/16
    ⇒ (n + 2) (n + 1) n(n - 1) = 143640
    ⇒ (n2 + n - 2) (n2 + n ) = 143640
    ⇒ (n2 + n )2 - 2(n2 + n) + 1 = 143641
    ⇒ (n2 + n - 1)2 = (379)2
    [∵ n2 + n - 1 > 0]
    ⇒ n2 + n - 1 = 379
    ⇒ n2 + n - 380 = 0
    ⇒ (n + 20) (n - 19) = 0
    ∴n = 19 ( Since n is not negative)


  1. 8 men entered a lounge simultaneously. If each person shook hands with the other, then find the total no. of hand shakes ?









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    Required no. of hand shakes = {8 x (8 - 1)}/2 = 28

    Correct Option: D

    Required no. of hand shakes = {8 x (8 - 1)}/2 = 28



  1. There are 25 students in a class. Find the number of ways in which a committee of 3 students is to be formed. ?









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    Required number of ways = 25C3

    Correct Option: B

    Required number of ways = 25C3
    = (25 x 24 x 23) / (1 x 2 x 3) = 2300