Combinations Worksheets
Use combinations, ordered arrangements and explicitly approximate normal-distribution rules.
Before you begin
Factor polynomials, use exponent laws and solve equations with domain restrictions.
Worked example
How many committees of 3 people can be chosen from 6 people? Order does not matter.
- Use n choose k = n! / (k!(n − k)!).
Answer: 20
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
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These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
How many committees of 2 people can be chosen from 5 people? Order does not matter.
2
How many committees of 3 people can be chosen from 7 people? Order does not matter.
3
How many committees of 2 people can be chosen from 4 people? Order does not matter.
4
How many committees of 2 people can be chosen from 9 people? Order does not matter.
5
How many committees of 3 people can be chosen from 8 people? Order does not matter.
6
How many committees of 3 people can be chosen from 5 people? Order does not matter.
Answer Key
1. 102. 353. 64. 365. 566. 10