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Factorial Notation and Basic Concepts
- Factorial notation n! = n × (n-1) × (n-2) × ... × 3 × 2 × 1
- 0! = 1 by convention
- Factorials are defined only for non-negative integers
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Permutations - When Order Matters
- Permutation involves arrangement where order is important
- Symbol: nPr or P(n,r) represents permutations of n things taken r at a time
- Formula: nPr = n!/(n-r)! where n ≥ r
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Combinations - When Order Doesn't Matter
- Combination involves selection where order is not important
- Symbol: nCr or C(n,r) represents combinations of n things taken r at a time
- Formula: nCr = n!/[r!(n-r)!] where n ≥ r
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Special Cases and Advanced Applications
- Arrangements with identical objects: n!/(p₁!×p₂!×...×pₖ!)
- Distribution problems using stars and bars method
- Circular permutations: (n-1)! for distinct objects
Key Concepts
Factorial of a natural number nPermutations count the number of waysCombinations count the number of waysIf there are M waysWhen objects are arranged in
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Permutation and Combination is an important chapter in OJEE MBA Quantitative Aptitude. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Factorial Notation and Basic Concepts, Permutations - When Order Matters, Combinations - When Order Doesn't Matter, Special Cases and Advanced Applications.
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Permutation and Combination is a frequently tested chapter in OJEE MBA Quantitative Aptitude. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 55 practice questions available for this chapter.
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