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a.
Find the combination
a.
Answer to Problem 55SE
The permutation
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given information is that the value of n is 8 and the value of r is 3.
Combination:
The combination is the collection of r items selected at random without replacement from n items. It can be denoted as
Substitute 8 for n and 3 for r,
Thus, the permutation
b.
Find the combination
b.
Answer to Problem 55SE
The permutation
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given information is that the value of n is 8 and the value of r is 5.
Substitute 8 for n and 5 for r in
Thus, the permutation
c.
Find the combination
c.
Answer to Problem 55SE
The permutation
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given information is that the value of n is 8 and the value of r is 1.
Substitute 8 for n and 1 for r in
Thus, the permutation
d.
Find the combination
d.
Answer to Problem 55SE
The permutation
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given information is that the value of n is 8 and the value of r is 8.
Substitute 8 for n and 8 for r in
Thus, the permutation
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