1.
An arrangement in which order is not important is a(n) ________.
A.
combination
B.
outcome
C.
factorial
D.
permutation
Hint
2.
If you have 10 CDs, and you want to take three of them with you on a road trip, how many different possibilities are there for which three you bring?
A.
10
B.
604,800
C.
3
D.
120
Hint
3.
A group of 10 students is to be divided into 2 groups of 5. How many ways is this possible?
A.
30,240
B.
10
C.
120
D.
252
Hint
4.
While at a local video rental store, 5 movies catch your eye, but you only want to rent 2. How many combinations are there?
A.
20
B.
2
C.
10
D.
5
Hint
5.
Which situation is a combination?
A.
The number of ways 3 books can be displayed in a store window.
B.
The number of ways a committee can choose a president, vice-president, and treasurer.
C.
The number of ways 50 people can line up to enter a concert hall.
D.
The number of ways a coach can choose 3 co-captains for a soccer team.
Hint