Question

State whether each situation involves a combination or a permutation.

4 of the 20 radio contest winners selected to try for the grand prize

5 friends waiting in line at the movies

6 students selected at random to attend a presentation

a) permutation, combination, permutation
b) combination, permutation, permutation
c) combination, permutation, combination
d) permutation, combination, combination

Answer 1

4 of the 20 radio contest winners selected to try for the grand prize : C

5 friends waiting in line at the movies: C

6 students selected at random to attend a presentation: P