Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(a)[4]

Find the number of distinct arrangements of all nine letters in PINEAPPLE if no vowel $(A, E, I)$ is placed beside another vowel.

(b(i))[2]

One country’s cricket squad has 16 players, made up of 7 batsmen, 5 bowlers, 2 all-rounders and 2 wicket-keepers. The manager selects an 11-player team containing 5 batsmen, 4 bowlers, 1 all-rounder and 1 wicket-keeper. Find the number of different teams the manager can choose.

(b(ii))[3]

Find the number of different teams the manager can choose if one particular batsman will not be in the team whenever one particular bowler is in the team.

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