SOLUTION: how many teams of three can you make from a class of 27?

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how many teams of three can you make from a class of 27?
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the 1st choice is 1 of 27, then 1/26, then 1/25
= 27*26*25 = 17550
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but choosing A, B & C is the same at B, A & C, so divide by 3*2*1
17550/6 = 2925 ways

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