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Question

How are Permutations and Combinations alike and not alike??

i need a quick and easy answer PLEASE!!

ok thanks but how are they alike???

Answer 1

With combinations the first event has no influence on subsequent events (throwing a die and getting a 6 does not stop you getting a six with the second throw).
With Permutations each event influences the subsequent events (drawing a king of diamonds means that you are the only one with it, in a hand of poker). The order may not be important but each event is not independent.

Answer 2

For permuations the order of events is important therefore you will use a different equation that will yield more outcomes.

For example you want to arrange picture frames A B C on a mantle. Ordering them A C B is different from ordering them C B A even though you are using the same items. These are seperate events and should be counted seperately.

For combinations the order is not important and you cannot repeat items in a different order. This will yield less outcomes.

For example if you order a pizza with "sausage and pepperoni" this will be the same as a pizza you ordered with "pepperoni and sausage." Therefore these are not seperate events.

Answer 3

In permutations, the order of the items matters. In combinations, the order does not matter, only the items in the combination.