Permutations & Combinations Explained Step by Step

GMAT counting problems such as permutations and combinations confuse many test takers. But in this video, Daniel (GMAT Coach) breaks down the logic behind every GMAT combinatorics question using simple, everyday examples — so you’ll finally understand when to multiply, when to divide, and when order matters. What You’ll Learn: - The Fundamental Counting Principle made intuitive - How to instantly tell Permutation vs Combination - “Order matters” logic through real-life examples - What to do when items are identical or from the same group - The difference between AND vs OR cases - Common GMAT traps and how to avoid double-counting By the end of this video, you’ll stop memorizing formulas and start thinking logically about counting questions — an essential skill for the GMAT Focus Quant section. Try the following 5 practice questions and share your answers in the comments — Daniel will personally review and respond. - https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-many-10-digit-numbers-can-be-formed-using-only-the-digits-2-and-390597.html - https://gmatclub.com/forum/a-palindrome-is-a-number-that-reads-the-same-forward-and-129898.html - https://gmatclub.com/forum/in-a-meeting-of-3-representatives-from-each-of-6-different-companies-216410.html - https://gmatclub.com/forum/from-a-group-of-4-professors-and-6-students-a-supervisory-committee-85865.html - https://gmatclub.com/forum/jevan-must-paint-3-rooms-in-a-house-room-a-can-be-painted-orange-red-266989.html 🚀 Need help in your GMAT Preparation? Reach out to Daniel Dan’s Website https://g-m-a-t.com/ GMAT Club Profile https://gmatclub.com/forum/members/member-542998.html ⏩ GMAT Probability, Permutation, and Combinations - Strategies, Shortcuts & Practice Questions https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn5y_RKBkchSBHphOfNFYC_Pid0xjzhkP ⏩ Get the Best GMAT Tips and Strategies for GMAT Prep in 2025 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn5y_RKBkchTX6lhdii4DuVjt-ndHrQU7 Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 The Fundamental Logic of Counting 02:37 When the Order Matters 04:11 Permutation 04:40 Combination 10:33 When Combination Gets Tricky 14:57 When to Multiply vs Add 20:11 Homework 🔔 Subscribe to GMAT Club’s YouTube channel for more expert strategies and real GMAT success stories! #GMATQuant #GMATCombinatorics #PermutationsAndCombinations #gmatstrategies #gmatclub