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Find r if 12Pr-2:11Pr-1 = 3:14 - Mathematics and Statistics

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Find r if `""^12"P"_("r" - 2): ""^11"P"_("r" - 1)` = 3:14

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Solution

`""^12"P"_("r" - 2): ""^11"P"_("r" - 1)` = 3:14

∴ `(12!)/((12 - "r" + 2)!)÷(11!)/((11 - "r" + 1)!) = 3/14`

∴ `(12!)/((14 - "r")!) xx ((12 - "r")!)/(11!) = 3/14`

∴ `(12 xx 11!)/((14 - "r")(13 - "r")(12 - "r")!) xx ((12 - "r")!)/(11!) = 3/14`

∴ `(12)/((14 - "r")(13 - "r")) = 3/14`

∴ (14 – r) (13 – r) = 8 × 7
Comparing on both sides, we get
14 – r = 8
∴ r = 6

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Permutations - Permutations When All Objects Are Distinct
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Chapter 6: Permutations and Combinations - Exercise 6.3 [Page 81]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Commerce) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Permutations and Combinations
Exercise 6.3 | Q 3 | Page 81
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