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A-Math More P & C Qn! On forming numbers


Another question from O Level Additional Mathematics (A-Math).

How many even 5-digit numbers more than 50000 can be formed using the digits, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 if no digit is to be repeated?

Conditions
#1: Even
#2: 5-digit number
#3: no digit is to be repeated

Case 1:When the first digit is odd (must be more than or equal to 5)

2C1 * 5P3 * 3C1

Logic & Reasoning:

first digit: either 5 or 7 so 2C1
last digit: either 2,4 or 6 so 3C1
the remaining 3 digits can be choosen from the leftover 5 numbers so 5C1*4C1*3C1 also = 5P3

Case 2:When the first digit is even

5P3 * 2C1

Logic & Reasoning:

first digit: 6 so no need to choose just put!
last digit: either 2 or 4 so 2C1
the remaining 3 digits can be choosen from the leftover 5 numbers so 5C1*4C1*3C1 also = 5P3

Total even 5-digit numbers more than 50000 can be formed using the digits, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 if no digit is to be repeated = Case 1 + Case 2 = 480

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Ai Ling Ong

Hi, I'm Ai Ling Ong. I enjoy coaching students who have challenges with understanding and scoring in 'O' Level A-Maths and E-Maths. I develop Math strategies, sometimes ridiculous ideas to help students in understanding abstract concepts the fast and memorable way. I write this blog to share with you the stuff I teach in my class, the common mistakes my students made, the 'way' to think, analyze... If you have found this blog post useful, please share it with your friends. I will really appreciate it! :)

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  2. lijun(: says

    October 2, 2007 at 12:13 am

    hey. i just want to clarify something that i'm not very sure of.

    is nCr x r! = nPr ??

    thanks. (:

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