WAEC Further Mathematics 2022 Question 13

Question 13

Permutations and Combinations

Evaluate: 4P2 + 4C2 − 4P3.

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

Answer: C (−6)

Explanation

⁴P₂ = 12, ⁴C₂ = 6, ⁴P₃ = 24. 12 + 6 − 24 = −6.