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How many different ways can four team members from the group of fifteen be lined up for a photograph? |
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Answer» To form a TEAM of 4 from the 15 people: Number of choices for the first PERSON = 15 (That is, any of the 15 people) Number of choices for the second person = 14 (That is, any of the 14, excluding the one chosen earlier) Number of choices for the third person = 13 (That is, any of the 13, excluding the ONES chosen earlier) Number of choices for the fourth person = 12 (That is, any of the 12, excluding the ones chosen earlier) Find the number of possible combinations: Number of possible combinations = 15 x 14 x 13 x 12 = 32760 Answer: 32760 different combinations |
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