A school has 677 students. Explain why at least two students must have the same pair of initials? (ex: Sami Khoury and Selim Khayat) (Hint: how many different pairs of initials are there?) would appreciate the explanation

A school has 677 students. Explain why at least two students must have the same pair of initials? (ex: Sami Khoury and Selim Khayat) (Hint: how many different pairs of initials are there?) would appreciate the explanation

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

Problem 5CT: At Rosemont High School, 14 players are on the varsity basketball team, 35 players are on the...

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