SOLUTION: A firm has 5 different positions to fill and 15 applicants from which to choose. All applicants are equally qualified for all 5 positions. In how many ways can the firm fill the po

Question 1029763: A firm has 5 different positions to fill and 15 applicants from which to choose. All applicants are equally qualified for all 5 positions. In how many ways can the firm fill the positions? show working please.
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A firm has 5 different positions to fill and 15 applicants from which to choose. All applicants are equally qualified for all 5 positions. In how many ways can the firm fill the positions? show working please.
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In how many ways one can choose 5 objects from the set of 15?

By = = 3*7*13*11 = 3003 ways.

is the number of combinations of 15 things taken 5 at a time.

On combinations see the lesson Introduction to Combinations in this site.

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