Definition and notation for
Permutation
Arrangements of objects where order matters.
n>P>r
(n>r)
n! / (n-r)!
Definition, notation and formula for
Combination
Arrangements where order doesn’t matter.
n>C>r
(n>r) = n! / r! (n-r)!
Define
Multiplication Rule
When a AND b are both being chosen, multiply the combinations.
eg, when choosing a bagel type and spread, combinations of bagels times combinations of spreads.
Define
Addition Rule
When you choose a OR b, add
eg, having ice cream OR chocolate, combinations of ice cream times combinations of chocolate.