SOLUTION: The second section of mathematics paper contains 7 questions and a candidate must answer only 4 questions. In how many ways can the 4 questions be chosen (without regard to order)?

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Question 1172208: The second section of mathematics paper contains 7 questions and a candidate must answer only 4 questions. In how many ways can the 4 questions be chosen (without regard to order)?
Answer by ikleyn(52779)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is the number of combinations of 7 items taken 4 at a time


     =  =  = 7*5 = 35.    ANSWER

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