22 math teachers attend a presentation on Group Study Skills. During the presentation the presenter divides all the attendees into 4 groups for group discussion. The first group consists of 3 people, the second group 4, the third group 5, and the fourth group the remaining people. In how many ways can the groups be formed?

22 math teachers attend a presentation on Group Study Skills. During the presentation the presenter divides all the attendees into 4 groups for group discussion. The first group consists of 3 people, the second group 4, the third group 5, and the fourth group the remaining people. In how many ways can the groups be formed?

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17T: Eight people are going for a ride in a boat that seats eight people. One person will drive, and only...

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