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If \(\frac{^6C_r}{^6P_r}\) = \(\frac{1}{6}\), find the value of r.

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JAMB 1999

If \(\frac{^6C_r}{^6P_r}\) = \(\frac{1}{6}\), find the value of r.

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Given: \(\frac{^6C_r}{^6P_r} = \frac{1}{6}\)

Recall the formulas:  
\(^nC_r = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}, \quad ^nP_r = \frac{n!}{r!}\)

Substitute \( n = 6 \):

\(\frac{^6C_r}{^6P_r} = \frac{\dfrac{6!}{r!(6-r)!}}{\dfrac{6!}{r!}} = \frac{6!}{r!(6-r)!} \times \frac{r!}{6!} = \frac{1}{(6-r)!}\)

So the equation simplifies to:
\(\frac{1}{(6-r)!} = \frac{1}{6}\)

Therefore: (6-r)! = 6

We know that 3! = 6, so:
6 - r = 3 \(\implies\) r = 3


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