In how many ways can 12 people be divided into 3 groups where 4 persons must be there in each group? We do not have distinct groups. So it is only important how the people are grouped together.

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In how many ways can 12 people be divided into 3 groups where 4 persons must be there in each
group? We do not have distinct groups. So it is only important how the people are grouped together.   

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