SOLUTION: Nine people are going on a skiing trip in 3 cars that will hold 2, 4, and 5 passengers, respectively. How many ways is it possible to transport the 9 people to the ski lodge using

Question 474915: Nine people are going on a skiing trip in 3 cars that will hold 2, 4, and 5 passengers, respectively. How many ways is it possible to transport the 9 people to the ski lodge using all cars?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Five ways:

1. 1 in the 2-passenger car, 3 in the 4-passenger car, and 5 in the 5-passenger car.
2. 1 in the 2-passenger car, 4 in the 4-passenger car, and 4 in the 5-passenger car.
3. 2 in the 2-passenger car, 2 in the 4-passenger car, and 5 in the 5-passenger car.
4. 2 in the 2-passenger car, 3 in the 4-passenger car, and 4 in the 5-passenger car.
5. 2 in the 2-passenger car, 4 in the 4-passenger car, and 3 in the 5-passenger car.


Edwin

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