SOLUTION: The question is: Suppose 2 scholarships, $1000 each, is to be given to 2 students. There are 9 applicants. How many choices of 2 awardees are possible? I know the answer is 36

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Question 573798: The question is: Suppose 2 scholarships, $1000 each, is to be given to 2 students. There are 9 applicants. How many choices of 2 awardees are possible?
I know the answer is 36 because I wrote it out on paper. But how to I calculate this with a formula?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how many was can a group of two be selected from a group of nine (order is not relevant)

9C2 = 9! / [2! (9 - 2)!]