SOLUTION: A librarian chooses seven holiday books from a selection of ten to be displayed in the window of the library. In how many different ways can she choose the group of seven books?

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Question 1104543: A librarian chooses seven holiday books from a selection of ten to be displayed in the window of the library. In how many different ways can she choose the group of seven books?
Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In  =  =  = 120 ways.


 is the number of combinations of 10 items taken 7 at a time.

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    - Problems on Combinations
    - OVERVIEW of lessons on Permutations and Combinations
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