SOLUTION: A contractor needs 4 carpenters, and 10 apply for the job. In how many ways can he pick the 4 he needs?
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Question 1081480: A contractor needs 4 carpenters, and 10 apply for the job. In how many ways can he pick the 4 he needs?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 choose 4=210 different combinations, assuming no carpenter is picked twice. ☺☺☺☺
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