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Introduction to Permutations With Repetitions
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Welcome, everyone! Today, we'll be discussing permutations where repetitions are allowed. Can anyone remind me what a permutation is?
A permutation is an ordered arrangement of items!
Exactly! So when we say repetitions are allowed, how does that change our calculations?
We can use the same item more than once!
Correct! And the formula to find the number of permutations when repetitions are allowed is n^r, where n is the number of objects and r is how many we want to arrange. Can you give me an example?
If we have 3 colors to use and want to make a pattern with 2 colors, we can have 3^2 = 9 different combinations.
Well done! Let's summarize what we learned today: Permutations are ordered, and when repetitions are allowed, we can multiply the number of choices for each slot.
Exploring Examples of Permutations With Repetitions
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Now let's look at some examples. Suppose we have 3 friends: Alice, Bob, and Charlie. If we want to form groups of 2 with possible repetitions, how many different groups can we form?
We can have Alice with Alice, Bob with Bob, and Charlie with Charlie too! So there are 9 combinations.
Exactly! That's right. You calculated this by thinking of each slot having 3 choices! Let’s move to combinations next.
What about combinations? How do those change with repetitions?
Great question! In combinations, we use a different formula when repetitions are allowed: C(n+r-1, r). Let’s explore this using our cash box example.
Permutations Versus Combinations
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Before we conclude our session, it’s crucial to distinguish between permutations and combinations. Who can explain the difference?
Permutations are about the order of selection, while combinations do not care about order.
Absolutely! And when counting combinations with repetitions, we think of allocating indistinguishable objects, right?
Yes! Like dividing the number of dollars from various denominations in a cash box!
That’s a perfect example! Remember that distinguishing between ordered and unordered selections is key to solving problems effectively.
Real World Application of Combinatorics
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Finally, can anyone think of a real-world application for these concepts we discussed today?
Like organizing teams in a tournament where the same player can be part of multiple teams?
Exactly! In tournaments, recognizing how many ways we can arrange teams with the possibility of player repetition is crucial. Or how about selecting ice cream flavors where you can choose the same flavor more than once?
That’s a fun example! It shows how we encounter permutations with repetitions in games and decision making every day!
Well said! Understanding these concepts can help you approach various problems, whether in games or real-life situations.
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In this section, we delve into the rules surrounding permutations and combinations when repetitions are permitted. It covers key concepts such as the formulas for calculating permutations with repetitions allowed, and provides practical examples illustrating how these concepts can be applied in various contexts.
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Detailed Summary
In this section, we explore the concept of permutations and combinations, specifically focusing on cases where repetitions of elements are permitted. A permutation is defined as an ordered arrangement of items, and the number of ways to select items can vary significantly based on whether repetitions are allowed.
- Permutations Without Repetitions: We start by revising the concept of permutations without repetitions. When selecting r items from a set of n distinct items, the total permutations are denoted by P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)!.
- Permutations With Repetitions: When repetitions of elements are allowed, the number of permutations becomes a simple calculation of the total options for each position, resulting in n^r possibilities, where n is the number of available distinct objects and r is the number of items to select.
- Combinations With Repetitions: For combinations, the formula changes when repetitions are allowed, represented as C(n+r-1, r). This formula arises from the representation of objects selected as a series of stars and bars, illustrating how selections can encompass multiple instances of the same object.
- Real-World Application: Examples illustrate these concepts, such as selecting bills from a cash box where the order of selection does not affect the outcome, allowing students to visualize the practical applications and calculations involved in these mathematical principles.
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Understanding Permutations with Repetitions
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Now, we will consider the case where even in the selection, repetitions are allowed as well. So we are now interested to first find out the number of \( r \) permutations of a set of objects where I am allowed to have repetitions. For instance, if I consider a set with 3 persons; person 1, person 2, and person 3. Now if I ask you how many 2-permutations I can have over this set where I can repeat the person when I am forming the permutation...
Detailed Explanation
In this part, we explore how permutations can change when we allow repeats. When forming permutations from a set of objects, allowing repetitions means that after choosing an object, you can choose it again for the next position. Using our previous example of 3 persons, let's say person 1, person 2, and person 3. If we want to create 2 permutations and repeating is allowed, we have increased our total potential arrangements. Now, every time we fill a position, we have three options instead of being restricted by the already chosen objects. Hence, the total number of 2-permutations would be \( 3^2 = 9 \).
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're creating passwords using the characters 'A', 'B', and 'C'. If you're allowed to use the same character multiple times, for a 2-character password, you can have 'AA', 'AB', 'AC', 'BA', 'BB', 'BC', 'CA', 'CB', and 'CC'. This shows how repetitions present a larger combination than if you couldn't repeat characters.
Calculating the Number of Permutations
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So now again if I want to find out the number of \( r \)-permutations of \( n \) distinct elements where repetitions are allowed then it turns out to be the product of \( n \), \( r \) number of times. Because I have to fill \( r \) slots and the first slot can be occupied in \( n \) ways. And for each of those \( n \) ways in which I can occupy the first slot, I can fill the second slot also in \( n \) ways...
Detailed Explanation
The formula for calculating the number of \( r \)-permutations when repetitions are allowed is straightforward. Since every slot can contain any of the \( n \) objects, for each of the \( r \) slots, you have \( n \) choices. Hence, the total number of permutations can be expressed mathematically as \( n^r \). This exponential calculation represents how each independent choice increases the total outcomes drastically.
Examples & Analogies
Think of making ice cream sundaes with three different toppings: chocolate, sprinkles, and nuts. If you can choose 2 toppings for your sundae, you can have 'chocolate on chocolate', 'chocolate and sprinkles', and so on, leading to the combinations like 'sprinkles and nuts' or 'nuts and nuts'. With three choices for each topping and two slots to fill, the total combinations become \( 3^2 = 9 \).
Understanding Combinations with Repetitions
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Now let's try to find out the number of \( r \)-combinations where repetitions are allowed and this is slightly tricky. Before going into the derivation of this formula, let me give you a motivating example...
Detailed Explanation
In this section, we explore the concept of combinations where repetition is allowed. Unlike permutations, combinations do not consider the order of selection. The challenge here is to count the selections correctly when you can choose each item multiple times. The general formula for \( r \)-combinations with repetitions is given by \( C(n+r-1, r) \), which reflects the idea of filling slots while keeping track of boundaries between unique objects.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a candy jar that holds different types of candy (like chocolate, gummies, and hard candies). If you want to choose 3 candies from this jar but you can choose the same type more than once, it’s like putting a divider between each candy type and counting how many you pick. For instance, if you pick 3 pieces, you can have all three as chocolate, or one chocolate and two gummies. The challenge is figuring out how to count all the arrangements—including repetitions!
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Permutations: Ordered arrangements of objects.
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Combinations: Unordered selections of items.
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Repetitions Allowed: Selecting the same item more than once.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Selecting 3 characters from a set of 3 where order matters can have 9 outcomes if repetitions are allowed.
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Choosing ice cream flavors where you can select multiple scoops of the same flavor.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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When choosing in a line, order matters just fine; but if you can pick twice, every choice is a nice slice!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a candy shop where you can choose three candies, but you can take two of your favorite kinds - how many ways can you choose?
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember: O - Order matters for permutations, U - Unordered for combinations.
🎯 Super Acronyms
P.E.R.M. = Permutations - Elements Repeating Matter!
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Permutation
Definition:
An ordered arrangement of objects.
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Term: Combination
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An unordered selection of items from a set.
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Term: Repetition
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The act of selecting the same item more than once in a permutation or combination.
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Term: Distinct Elements
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Items that are unique and not repeated.
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Term: n^r
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Formula used for permutations with repetitions allowed, where n is the number of items, and r is how many are arranged.