JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question 50

Question 50

Permutation and Combination

If 6Cr/6Pr = 1/6, find the value of r

  1. A.1
  2. B.3
  3. C.5
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (3)

Explanation

ⁿCᵣ = ⁿPᵣ/r!, so the ratio is 1/r! = 1/6. Since 3! = 6, r = 3.