SOLUTION: There are 2 geometry books, 4 geography books, 5 history books, and 3 physics books. How many ways are there to put the books on the shelf?

Question 279137: There are 2 geometry books, 4 geography books, 5 history books, and 3 physics books. How many ways are there to put the books on the shelf?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are 2 geometry books, 4 geography books, 5 history books, and 3 physics books. How many ways are there to put the books on the shelf?
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If each book is distinguishable the answer is 14!
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If each class of book is distinguishable but the
groups are identical the answer is 14!/(2!*4!*5!*3!)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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