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On the generation of permutations and combinations

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In this paper a new method of generating permutations in lexicographical order is developed. Analysis shows that the method is superior to the known method of generation by addition. A simple method of generating combinations is also described.

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  1. Howell, J. R.Generation of Permutations by Addition, Math. Comp., v. 16, 1962, p. 243–244.

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  1. Postfach 74, München 34, Germany

    Mok-Kong Shen

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Shen, MK. On the generation of permutations and combinations. BIT 2, 228–231 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01940170

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