Here are the solutions to the mathematics questions.
1. Permutations
a) Define permutation.
A permutation is an arrangement of objects in a specific order. The order in which the objects are selected or arranged matters.
b) Evaluate:
i) 6P2
Step 1: Use the permutation formula nPr=(n−r)!n!.
6P2=(6−2)!6!
Step 2: Simplify the factorials.
6P2=4!6!=4!6×5×4!
Step 3: Calculate the result.