SOLUTION: The problem is: A computer with an old processor locks up if more than 4 applications are running simultaneously. If the owner has 20 applications stored in his program file how m

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: The problem is:
A computer with an old processor locks up if more than 4 applications are running simultaneously. If the owner has 20 applications stored in his program file how many diferent sets of 4 can he run, so that his computer does not lock up?
Please help me. Thanks alot
This question is from textbook stratigies for problem solving work book

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20C4 = [20*19*18*17]/[1*2*3*4] = 4845
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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