You can use a graphing calculator to find permutations and combinations and to
generate random numbers. These capabilities are useful in finding probabilities
and in modeling situations to study probability.
1 Find 12!.
Casio fx-7700GE: 12
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Enter the number and access MATH menu.
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Access the probability function menu.
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Choose x! and execute.
TI-81: 12
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Enter the number and access the MATH menu.
5
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Choose option 5, !, and calculate.
TI-82/83: 12
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Enter the number and access the MATH menu.
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4
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Choose ! from the PRB menu and calculate.
The value of 12! is 479,001,600.
2 Find the value of P(9, 5).
Casio fx-7700GE: Notice that if you just finished finding the factorial in
Example 1, the probability function menu is already
displayed. So you can just press
™
for the permutation.
9
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5
e
Enter n, choose permutation, enter r, and execute.
TI: 9
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Enter n and access MATH menu.
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2 Access the PBR menu and choose permutation.
5
é
Enter r and calculate.
The value of P(9, 5) is 15,120.
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Probability and Combinatorics
● Casio fx-7700GE ● TI-81 ● TI-82/83
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