Larry has 5 different books on his shelf which he wants to distribute to his 3 students so that each of the students may receive at least 1 book. How many different alternatives for the distribution of Larry's books are possible?

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In the solution of each of the problems below, quote an appropriate counting rule
and give full details of your modelling and calculations. The analysis should involve
introducing appropriate notations and explaining full details of the methodology.
Illustrate your solution method using a diagram. Marks are given for the details
of the analysis, not just for the final expressions and/or numerical answer.
Larry has 5 different books on his shelf which he wants to distribute to his 3
students so that each of the students may receive at least 1 book. How many
different alternatives for the distribution of Larry's books are possible?
Transcribed Image Text:In the solution of each of the problems below, quote an appropriate counting rule and give full details of your modelling and calculations. The analysis should involve introducing appropriate notations and explaining full details of the methodology. Illustrate your solution method using a diagram. Marks are given for the details of the analysis, not just for the final expressions and/or numerical answer. Larry has 5 different books on his shelf which he wants to distribute to his 3 students so that each of the students may receive at least 1 book. How many different alternatives for the distribution of Larry's books are possible?
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