Q1. - Algebra 1

Question

Choose the word or term that best completes the sentence.

The arrangement in which order is important is called a (combination, permutation).

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The word “permutation” completes the given sentence.

Step 1. Define permutation.

When the objects are arranged so that order is important and every possible order of the objects is provided, the arrangements is called a permutation.

Step 2. Define combination.

A selection of objects in which order is not important is called a combination.

Step 3. Complete the given sentence.

In permutation the order of arrangement is important.

Hence, 

The arrangement in which order is important is called a permutation.

 

Therefore, the word “permutation” completes the given sentence.