1. Algebra II Honors Problem of the Day
H. W. - 2 worksheets
Size of group chosen from n objects
Number of
objects, n 1 2 3 4 5

2. A combination is a group of items chosen from a set of
items equal in size or larger than the chosen group.
The order of the items in the group does not matter as it does in a permutation.
Ex. 5 person prom committee chosen from the Junior Class
3 pizza toppings chosen from 12 available on the menu
2 homework assignments out of 4 that you plan to finish

3. Given n items, the number of combinations (groups) of size r that can be chosen is:
Find the number of possible combinations for the following:
5 person prom committee chosen from the Junior Class
Depends on class size.
3 pizza toppings chosen from 12 available on the menu
220
2 homework assignments out of 4 that you plan to finish 6

4. Algebra II Honors Problem of the Day
Homework: p odds
A pizza parlor offers 8 different topping choices.
How many different pizzas can be made if we include a pizza with no toppings?
256