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In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 9 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?
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In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 9 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are 5 contracts and 9 firms...
it is like arranging 5 persons on 9 tables in a row.
so, no. of ways = 9P5 = 126
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