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Thanks, I know that there are 8 possibilities from listing them out. My problem is that I just don't see where the flaw lies in using the nCr formula for this one. I need to correct this so it doesn't mess me up elsewhere. In theory, how would you use factorials to determine the number of possible o...

by LaurenMichelle7

Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Coin toss possibilities - why doesn't anagram method work???
Replies: 4
Views: 2744

Coin toss possibilities - why doesn't anagram method work???

HELP! I thought I understood comb/perms but my entire thinking is stuck on this one concept - why doesnt the anagram or line method work for coin toss possibilities? EX: If I flip a coin 3 times, and want to know how many possible outcomes there are, why can I not use the anagram, HHHTTT? I know fro...

by LaurenMichelle7

Sun Dec 12, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Coin toss possibilities - why doesn't anagram method work???
Replies: 4
Views: 2744