COMBIN (PQL - xl)

This function calculates the number of possible combinations for a specified number of items

  • Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Math & Trig
  • Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
  • Solve: This function can be used with the Solve plug-in: both as part of the objective function and constraint functions

Syntax

COMBIN(number, number chosen)

Function Arguments

Name

Description

Type

Optional

number

Number representing the number of items; if not an integer, the number is truncated; must be positive and greater than or equal to n

Number

number chosen

Number of items in each possible permutation; if not an integer, the number is truncated; must be positive

Number

Comments

This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'COMBIN' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.