The two previous posts showed how to tell the difference between permutations and combinations and how to work with factorials. Now you’re ready to do some calculations! Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Finite Math
Permutations and Combinations – How to Tell the Difference
Have you ever been told that “In permutations, order matters”? There are lots of permutation problems where there’s no ordering whatsoever. So how can you tell?!? Here’s how. Continue Reading →
How to Pronounce n! and How to Use Factorials
You may have seen n! – and I don’t mean to scream the 14th letter of the alphabet at you. So what the heck are factorials and why do you ever need to learn them? (Guess what – the answer is in this post!) Continue Reading →