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Permutation Combination And Probability: Basic To Advanced

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## Permutation, Combination, and Probability: A Comprehensive Guide from Basic to Advanced

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Permutation, Combination and Probability: Basic to Advanced

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The fundamental concepts of permutation, combination, and probability are essential tools in diverse fields such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. Understanding these concepts enables problem-solving, decision-making, and predicting outcomes in various real-world scenarios. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough to permutation, combination, and probability, covering basic to advanced topics.

## Permutation: Arranging Objects

### Definition

A permutation refers to the arrangement of objects in a specific order. The number of permutations of n objects taken r at a time is denoted as P(n, r).

### Formula

P(n, r) = n * (n-1) * ... * (n-r+1)

### Example

Suppose you have 5 books and want to arrange them on a shelf. The number of permutations for arranging these books is:

P(5, 5) = 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1 = 120

## Combination: Selecting Objects

### Definition

A combination refers to the selection of objects without regard to their order. The number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time is denoted as C(n, r).

### Formula

C(n, r) = P(n, r) / r!

where r! represents the factorial of r, defined as 1 * 2 * 3 * ... * r.

### Example

Suppose you have 8 different types of sandwiches and want to select 3 sandwiches for lunch. The number of combinations for selecting these sandwiches is:

C(8, 3) = P(8, 3) / 3! = 56

## Probability: Predicting Outcomes

### Definition

Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring. It is expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 represents impossibility and 1 represents certainty.

### Basic Rules

- The probability of an event A occurring is denoted as P(A). - P(A) >= 0 - P(A)

Permutation, Combination and Probability: Basic to Advanced

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