document.write( "Question 315694: How many ways can you select any five books from a set of 10 books on a shelf? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #225865 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many ways can you select any five books from a set of 10 books on a shelf? \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "You are selecting groups of books. \n" ); document.write( "That is done using combinations. \n" ); document.write( "10C5 = (10*9*8*7*6)/(1*2*3*4*5) = 252 ways \n" ); document.write( "============================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |