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In how many ways can 7 different contracts be distributed among 12 different firms, if any one firm can be awarded multiple contracts?
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In how many ways can 7 different contracts be distributed among 12 different firms, if any one firm can be awarded multiple contracts?
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are 7 contract and 12 firms, there is no restriction
first contract can be given to anyone so, by 12 ways..
since there is no restriction , second can be given by 12 ways.
similarly, each contract can be given to firm by 12 ways.
total no. of ways = 12*12*12...( 7 times)
= 12 ^7
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