Combination - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2017

In how many ways can the word MATHEMATICS be arranged?

A. \(\frac{11!}{9!2!}\)
B. \(\frac{11!}{9!2!2!}\)
C. \(\frac{11!}{2!2!2!}\)
D. \(\frac{11!}{2!2!}\)

Question 2:

• JAMB 2017

In how many ways can the word MACICITA be arranged?

A. \(\frac{8!}{2!}\)
B. \(\frac{8!}{3! 2!}\)
C. \(\frac{8!}{2! 2! 2!}\)
D. 8!

Question 3:

• JAMB 2014

In how many ways can a team of 3 girls be selected from 7 girls?

A. \(\frac{7!}{3!}\)
B. \(\frac{7!}{4!}\)
C. \(\frac{7!}{3!4!}\)
D. \(\frac{7!}{2!5!}\)

Question 4:

• JAMB 2013

In how many ways can a student select 2 subjects from 5 subjects?

A. \(\frac{5!}{3!}\)
B. \(\frac{5!}{2!2!}\)
C. \(\frac{5!}{2!3!}\)
D. \(\frac{5!}{2!}\)

Question 5:

• JAMB 1992

Five people are to be arranged in a row for a group photograph. How many arrangements are there if a married couple in the group insist on sitting next to each other?

A. 48
B. 24
C. 20
D. 10