Lesson Worksheet: Using Permutations to Find Probability Mathematics • 12th Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice finding the probability of an event by calculating the number of outcomes using permutation.
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A number is formed at random using 2 distinct digits from the set . What is the probability that both the digits are odd?
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Q5:
Mason and Daniel each bought one raffle ticket. If 50 tickets were randomly sold, what is the probability that Mason got ticket number 20 and Daniel got ticket number 26?
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Q6:
The letters I, I, I, I, P, P, S, S, S, S, and M are placed in a bag. Determine the probability of randomly selecting letters from the bag in an order that spells the word “MISSISSIPPI”.
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The letters E, R, R, R, and O are placed in a bag. Determine the probability of randomly selecting letters from the bag in an order that spells the word “ERROR”.
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Q8:
In how many ways can the letters of the word LION be arranged?
Q9:
Osama and Bandar are twins in a class of 17 students. 17 chairs are placed in a line for an assembly and the students are randomly assigned a seat. What is the probability of the twins sitting in the first two seats?
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