SOLUTION: There are 6 books on a reading list. Students must read 3 of the books on the list. In how many ways can a student select 3 books?
Possible answers:
20
60
120
360
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Question 857242: There are 6 books on a reading list. Students must read 3 of the books on the list. In how many ways can a student select 3 books?
Possible answers:
20
60
120
360
Answer by chndnbl(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This s combination problem,
number of ways select the 3 books=6C3
=6*5*4/3!
=20
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