SOLUTION: How many different ways can 10 colored pencils be distributed to a group of 4 art students

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Question 648788: How many different ways can 10 colored pencils be distributed to a group of 4 art students
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 C 4 = (10!)/(4!(10-4)!)

10 C 4 = (10!)/(4!6!)

10 C 4 = (3628800)/(24*720)

10 C 4 = (3628800)/(17280)

10 C 4 = 210

Question: How many different ways can 10 colored pencils be distributed to a group of 4 art students?

Answer: 210 different ways (assuming order doesn't matter)

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