Problem based on combinations and permutations


Assignment:

Q1. A computer lab contains the following computers – a Hewlett Packard, a Compaq, a Sony, a Dell and 3 different models of Macs.  How many different ways can the 7 computers be arranged so that the Macs are all together? (You may assume the computers are all in one line.) 

Q2. A public pool employs 17 lifeguards of which 4 are WSI certified.  Due to the size of the pool, two of the guards on duty at any given time must be WSI certified. If pool policy is to have a total of 6 guards on duty at any given time, in how many different ways could the 6 be chosen?   

Q3. Given the group {Allen, Brenda, Chad, Dorothy, Eric, Fred, Gail} you will be asked to determine

a. the number of ways of choosing a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. 
b. the number of ways of choosing a leadership team composed of 3 members. 
c. the number of ways of choosing a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer given the president and secretary must be a female.

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