Permutations Calculator (nPr, Order Matters & Circular Permutations
### Discrete Mathematics & Probability: Permutations 1. **Order Matters**: In permutations, sequence and order are critical (e.g. {A, B, C} is a different permutation than {C, B, A}). 2.
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For example, calculating how many ways \(3\text{ podium medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze)}\) can be awarded among \(8\text{ sprinters}\)): \!} = 8 \times 7 \times 6 = \mathbf{336\text{ distinct permutations}}\). The probability of guessing the exact 1-2-3 podium order randomly is \(\frac{1}{336} \approx 0.2976\%\).
📖 About Permutations Calculator (nPr, Order Matters & Circular Permutations
Discrete Mathematics & Probability: Permutations
- Order Matters: In permutations, sequence and order are critical (e.g. A, B, C is a different permutation than C, B, A).
- Permutations vs. Combinations: Use permutations when arranging positions (rankings, lock codes, batting orders). Use combinations when grouping members where order does not matter (lottery numbers, committee selection).
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Permutation Arrangement Type — choose from Linear Permutation without Repetition (nPr = n! / (n - r)!), Linear Permutation with Repetition Allowed (n^r), Circular Permutation around Round Table ((n - 1)!), Total Number of Items (n) (e.g. 8 (total population pool)), and Number of Items to Arrange / Choose (r) (e.g. 3 (number of positions/slots)). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Permutation \& Combinatorics equations:
Permutations without Repetition: _n P_r = (n!) / ((n - r)!) = n × (n-1) × ·s × (n-r+1)
Permutations with Repetition: P = n^r
Circular Permutations: P_circular = (n - 1)!
Factorial: n! = n × (n-1) × ·s × 2 × 1 (0! = 1)
Probability of Single Outcome: P(E) = (1) / (nPr)
Worked Example
For example, calculating how many ways 3 podium medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) can be awarded among 8 sprinters): = 8 × 7 × 6 = 336 distinct permutations. The probability of guessing the exact 1-2-3 podium order randomly is (1) / (336) ≈ 0.2976\%.
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