SOLUTION: What is the formula for finding how many possible combinations you get? 1. If you have to select 4 people out of 6 people. What are the possible combinations

Question 104362: What is the formula for finding how many possible combinations you get?
1. If you have to select 4 people out of 6 people. What are the possible combinations
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the formula for finding how many possible combinations you get?
1. If you have to select 4 people out of 6 people. What are the possible combinations
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The formula: nCr = n!/[(n-r)!r!]
Your problem:
6C4 = 6!/[(6-4)!4!] = [6*5*4*3]/[1*2*3*4] = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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