13-2 Permutations with Repetitions

and Circular Permutations

Pre Calc A
Permutations with Repetitions
 The number of permutations of n objects of
which p are alike and q are alike can be
found by
n!
p! q!
Ex 17:
 How many 9 letter patterns can be formed
from the letters of the word
ISOSCELES

 How many eleven letter patterns can be

formed from the letters of the word
REPETITION
Circular Permutation with a
Fixed/Reference Point

 If n objects are arranged in a circle then

there are (n-1)! permutations of the n
objects around the circle.

 If n objects are arranged in a circle with a

fixed point, then there are n! permutations
Ex last one:
 Mr. Kesler is at a picnic that has a circular revolving
condiment server. Six condiments are placed on the
table. How many ways can the condiments be
arranged?

 Eleven people are to be seated at a round table

where one person is seated closest to the exit. How
many possible arrangements of people relative to
the exit are possible?