Permutations and Combinations Quiz Set 002 | Maths Aptitude Quiz Questions and Mock Test on Permutations and Combinations Set 2 | mock tests for Bank PO, SSC Exams, SO Clerical Exam, GATE Exam, LIC AO, GIC AO, etc.

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Question 1

Section A of an exam has 6 questions, B has 2 questions and C has 3 questions. In how many ways can a student attempt the paper if he has to select one question from each of these sections?

36.

41.

34.

37.

Soln.
Ans: a

Clearly, it is 6 × 2 × 3 = 36.

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Question 2

There are 7 trains between two stations A and B. In how many ways can a student go from A to B and return by a different train?

42.

47.

40.

43.

Soln.
Ans: a

The upward journey is possible in 7 ways, and the downward in 6 ways. So the outcomes are 7 × 6 = 42.

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Question 3

In how many ways can 4 letter words be formed by using a given set of 7 consonants?

840.

845.

838.

841.

Soln.
Ans: a

The first place can get any of the 7 consonants, the second place can then get (7 - 1), and likewise. This is expressed as 7 × 6 × 5 × 4, which evaluates to 840.

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Question 4

From a group of 5 boys and 7 girls, in how many ways can 2 boys and 2 girls be selected?

210.

220.

200.

230.

Soln.
Ans: a

The required count is ⁷C₂ × ⁵C₂ = 210.

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Question 5

How many 5 digit numbers ending in 0 can be formed with a given set of 7 distinct digits none of which is 0? Repetition of digits is not allowed.

840.

850.

870.

860.

Soln.
Ans: a

The units place is blocked by zero. The tens place has 7 options, the hundreds place also has (7 - 1) options, and so on. This is expressed as 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 1, which evaluates to 840.

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