Permutations VS Combinations

permutation

picking a team captian, pitcher and shortstop from a group

permutation

picking two favorite colors in order

permutaiton

picking first, second and third place winners

combination

picking three team members from a group

combination

picking two of your favorite colors

combination

picking three winners

permutation

a set of objects in which position or order is important

combination

a set of objects in which position or order is NOT important

n

total

r

wants

permutation

key word: arrangement

combination

key words: different ways