Permutation and Combination - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2008

In how many ways can the letters of the word ACCEPTANCE be arranged?

A. 10! / (2!2!3!)
B. 10! / ( 2!3!)
C. 10! / (2!2!)
D. 10!

Question 27:

• JAMB 2008

Find the number of ways of selecting 6 out of 10 subjects for an examination

A. 128
B. 216
C. 215
D. 210

Question 28:

• JAMB 2009

In how many ways can a delegation of 3 be chosen from 5 men and 3 women. If at least 1 man and 1 woman must be included?

A. 15
B. 28
C. 30
D. 45

Question 29:

• JAMB 2009

In how many ways can 9 people be seated if 3 chairs are available

A. 720
B. 504
C. 336
D. 210

Question 30:

• JAMB 2010

In how many ways can a committee of 2 women and 3 men be chosen from 6 men and 5 women?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 30
D. 50