Applied Combinatorics by Alan Tucker is a good one. It's short, not hard to follow, a lot of problems to work through, and it's split into two sections: graph theory in section 1, and combinatorics (generating …

In fact,I once tried to define combinatorics in one sentence on Math Overflow this way and was vilified for omitting infinite combinatorics. I personally don't consider this kind of mathematics to be …

Nov 13, 2023 · So if "combinatorics is a subset of discrete mathematics" should indeed be true: I would like to see a concrete example of a subject being discrete math, but not combinatorics. I was a bit …

Apr 12, 2024 · Could anyone recommend comprehensive books or resources on combinatorics that are particularly suited for computer science students? Ideally, these resources would cover both …

Aug 6, 2020 · Can anyone recommend me an olympiad style combinatorics book which is suitable for a high schooler ? I know only some basics like Pigeon hole principle and stars and bars . I hope to find …

High school combinatorics question about counting objects of different colors; mark scheme shows a concise and mysterious solution Below is a combinatorics question from an A-level mathematics exam.

I understand how combinations and permutations work (without replacement). I also see why a permutation of n elements ordered k at a time (with replacement) is equal to nk. Through some …

Feb 20, 2021 · A Combinatorics Question Choosing Paths on a Grid Ask Question Asked 4 years, 10 months ago Modified 4 years, 10 months ago

Jan 30, 2015 · I know you can use basic algebra or even an inductive proof to prove this identity, but that seems really cumbersome. I was wondering if anyone had a "cleaner" or more elegant way of …

Of course, it is intended for a deeper study of combinatorics, which often can be heavy and overwhelming. It is great you have studied many other math books, but please take combinatorics …