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Simplify each binomial coefficient or permutations to factorial fractions:
() -
n!
n!
P(n, k) =
(n – k)!k!
(n – k)!
You need not simplify these expressions, such as 15ª or 17!, in your response.
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Lee wants to hang 8 of his 20 photos in an ordered line on the wall above his desk. How many
ways can he do this?
Lee wants to select 9 photos of his 20 to take on a trip. How many ways can he do this?
Lee has decided to give his collection of 20 unique photographs to his three children. In how
many ways can he partition his photo collection among this three children where it may be that
some children get no photographs?
Lee also has 500 dollars he wants to give his three children. In how many ways can he divide
it among his three children? It may be the case that a child receives no money.
Lee's children will be upset if he doesn't give each of them at least 50 dollars. How many ways
can Lee partition his money so his children won't be upset?
Transcribed Image Text:Simplify each binomial coefficient or permutations to factorial fractions: () - n! n! P(n, k) = (n – k)!k! (n – k)! You need not simplify these expressions, such as 15ª or 17!, in your response. Photos and Money Lee wants to hang 8 of his 20 photos in an ordered line on the wall above his desk. How many ways can he do this? Lee wants to select 9 photos of his 20 to take on a trip. How many ways can he do this? Lee has decided to give his collection of 20 unique photographs to his three children. In how many ways can he partition his photo collection among this three children where it may be that some children get no photographs? Lee also has 500 dollars he wants to give his three children. In how many ways can he divide it among his three children? It may be the case that a child receives no money. Lee's children will be upset if he doesn't give each of them at least 50 dollars. How many ways can Lee partition his money so his children won't be upset?
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