Name: ___________________________________________Grade & Section: _________________

Subject: Mathematics 10 Teacher: ______________________________ Score: ______________

Lesson : Quarter 3 Week 1 LAS 3

Activity Title : Permutation
Learning Target : Illustrates the permutation of objects.
Reference(s) : LM Mathematics 10, MELC
LAS Writer : Ann D. Nierre

Circular permutation – the different possible arrangements of objects in a circle. The number of
permutations, P, of n objects around a circle is given by P = (n – 1)!.

Example: In how many ways can 3 people be seated around a circular table?

The arrangement 1-2-3 in (a) above is the same as 2-3-1 and 3-1-2, meaning these 3 permutations
are just one and same. Notice also that the arrangements 1-3-2, 3-2-1 and 2-1-3 are also just the
same as seen in (b).
So the circular permutations, P, of 3 objects is:
6 3! 3 ∙ 2!
P = 3 =3 = = 2! = 2 0r P = (n -1)! = (3 -1)! = 2! = 2
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Activity: Solve the following problem and write your answer below.
1. In how many ways can 4 people be seated around a circular table?

2. In how many ways can 5 people be seated around a circular table?

3. Find the number of different ways that a family of 6 can be seated around a circular table with
6 chairs.

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