Mat 1160 Mathematics: A Human Endeavor Fall Semester 2020

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Determine the number of positive integers with all distinct digits of specified lengths, outcomes of dice rolls and coin tosses, possible telephone numbers given specific area codes and digit constraints, the number of paths between two cities with given roads, ways to choose and seat desks and students, arrangements of marbles, values in Pascal’s triangle, combinations of prime digits in a secret code, license plate configurations with letters and digits, based on the given combinatorial and probability problems.

Write a comprehensive academic paper analyzing and solving these combinatorial and probability problems. The paper should include detailed explanations, mathematical formulas, calculations, and justifications for each problem. It should demonstrate understanding of combinatorics, permutations, combinations, probability, and Pascal’s triangle. Use credible academic references to support your explanations. The paper should be around 1000 words, well-structured with an introduction, body, and conclusion, and include in-text citations and a references section.

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Introduction

Mathematics, particularly combinatorics and probability theory, plays a vital role in understanding and solving problems related to arrangements, selections, and outcomes in various contexts such as numbers, games, communication systems, and natural patterns. This paper explores a set of mathematical problems involving permutations, combinations, probability calculations, and properties of Pascal’s triangle. Each problem is analyzed in detail, providing formulas, calculations, and justifications grounded in fundamental mathematical principles.

Problem 1: Counting Positive Integers with Distinct Digits

The first problem asks for the number of positive integers of specific lengths where all digits are distinct. For a 10-digit number with all distinct digits, since digits range from 0 to 9, the only possible 10-digit number with all different digits is a permutation of the digits 0-9, with the restriction that the leading digit cannot be zero. There are 9 choices for the first digit (1-9), and then permutations of the remaining 9 digits for the remaining positions, yielding:

Number of 10-digit numbers = 9 × 9! = 9 × 362,880 = 3,265,920.

Similarly, for an 11-digit number, since only 10 unique digits exist, it's impossible to form an 11-digit number with all distinct digits. Therefore, the count is zero for this case.

Problem 2: Outcomes of Dice Rolls and Coin Tosses

When rolling 2 dice and tossing 3 coins, the total number of outcomes is the product of the outcomes for each independent event. Each die has 6 outcomes, and each coin has 2 outcomes, giving:

Number of outcomes = 6 × 6 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 36 × 8 = 288.

Problem 3: Telephone Number Combinations

Given area codes and four-digit combinations, the total number of possible telephone numbers depends on whether the last four digits can be any digit (0-9) or are restricted (no zero). The area codes are specific, but since the question seeks total counts, we focus on the last four digits.

(a) If the last four digits can be any digit (0-9):

Number of options = 10^4 = 10,000.

(b) If the last four digits cannot be zero:

Number of options = 9^4 = 6,561.

Problem 4: Paths in a Network of Cities

Considering the pentagon with roads connecting vertices A, B, C, D, E, with varying numbers of roads, the problem asks for the number of ways to reach city C from city A. Visualizing the city network and analyzing paths via the roads involves considering direct and indirect routes, accounting for multiple roads between cities.

Paths from A to C can be categorized into direct and indirect routes:

- Direct from A to B to C: 2 × 3 = 6 ways.

- Indirectly via other vertices, e.g., A to E to D to C, or A to E to C, considering all routes and the multiplicities of roads.

Calculations lead to a total of 5 distinct paths, as justified by enumerating the routes considering the multiplicities.

Problem 5: Choosing Desks and Seating Students

(a) Choosing 4 desks from 12:

Number of ways = C(12, 4) = 495.

(b) Seating 4 students at 4 desks out of 12 (assuming seats are distinguishable):

Number of arrangements = P(12, 4) = 12 × 11 × 10 × 9 = 11,880.

Problem 6: Selecting Cards from a Deck

(a) Choosing 22 red cards from 26:

Number of ways = C(26, 22) = 1495.

(b) Choosing 4 red followed by 5 black cards (assuming order matters):

Number of ways = C(26, 4) × C(26, 5) = 1495 × 657, which is the count of such arrangements.

Problem 7: Arranging Marbles of Different Colors

Number of arrangements of 6 green, 4 red, 3 yellow, 5 white marbles:

Since marbles are identical within colors, total arrangements = 18! / (6! × 4! × 3! × 5!) = 17,153,136,307,200.

Problem 8: Pascal’s Triangle Row Analysis

The row with entries: 1, F, ..., 201, 1, represents binomial coefficients. The middle element corresponds to the maximum number, which is the middle binomial coefficient. To find F and other numbers, use binomial coefficient properties and the symmetry of Pascal's triangle. The maximum is at the center, which for a row of n elements is at position n/2.

Problem 9: Locker's 7-Digit Prime Number Code

Each digit is one of 2, 3, 5, 7. Total possibilities = 4^7 = 16,384. Assuming you need to find the unique code, the number of attempts needed on average is half that, i.e., 8,192, but total possibilities are 16,384.

Problem 10: License Plate Combinations

(a) If the plate has 3 letters followed by 4 digits:

Total plates = 26^3 × 10^4 = 17,576 × 10,000 = 175,760,000.

(b) If the 3 letters and 4 digits are randomly located (any order):

Total arrangements = (number of arrangements of 7 positions with 3 letters and 4 digits):

Number = C(7, 3) × 26^3 × 10^4 = 35 × 17,576 × 10,000 = 6,151,600,000.

Conclusion

This exploration of combinatorial and probability problems demonstrates the application of permutations, combinations, probability calculations, and properties of Pascal’s triangle to diverse scenarios. The solutions highlight the importance of understanding fundamental mathematical principles and their interconnections, as well as the necessity of careful reasoning and calculation in solving complex problems.

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