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Question 467672: a textbook search committee is considering 12 books for adoption.the committee has decided to select 4 of the 12 for further consideration.in how many ways can it do so?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ans: 12C4 = (12*11*10*9)/(1*2*3*4) = 495
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Stan H.