WAEC Further Mathematics 2006 Question 18

Question 18

Permutations and Combinations

Simplify nP4/nC4

  1. A.24
  2. B.18
  3. C.12
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (24)

Explanation

ⁿP₄ = n!/(n − 4)! and ⁿC₄ = n!/((n − 4)! 4!), so the ratio is 4! = 24.