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The answer is the number of combinations of 23 students taken 5 at a time
= = 33649 different ways.
Solved.
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Since the order of students does not matter, this problem is on COMBINATIONS.
If you got this problem, it is assumed that you have a necessary knowledge on combinations
from your teacher/professor and/or from your textbook as a pre-requisite.
If not, read these introductory lessons on combinations in this site
- Introduction to Combinations
- PROOF of the formula on the number of Combinations
- Problems on Combinations