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If ${ }^n P_r=30240$ and ${ }^n C_r=252$, then the ordered pair $(n, r)$ is equal to
MathematicsPermutation CombinationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2008
Options:
  • A $(12,6)$
  • B $(10,5)$
  • C $(9,4)$
  • D $(16,7)$
Solution:
2942 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $(10,5)$
Given that, ${ }^n P_r=30240$ and ${ }^n C_r=252$
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \frac{n !}{(n-r) !}=30240 \text { and } \frac{n !}{(n-r) ! r !}=252 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad r !=\frac{30240}{252}=120 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad r=5 \\
& \therefore \quad \frac{n !}{(n-5) !}=30240 \\
&
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \quad n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)(n-4)=30240 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)(n-4) \\
& \quad=10(10-1)(10-2)(10-3)(10-4) \\
& \Rightarrow \quad n=10
\end{aligned}
$$
Hence, required ordered pair is $(10,5)$.

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