Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( )  2.) (a) In how many ways can a hand of 6 hearts be chosen from an ordinary deck? (b) In how many ways can a hand of 6 black cards be chosen from an ordinary deck?

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Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for
the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 

2.)

(a) In how many ways can a hand of 6 hearts be chosen from an ordinary deck?


(b) In how many ways can a hand of 6 black cards be chosen from an ordinary deck? 

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