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document.write( "In how many ways can 7 different contracts be distributed among 12 different firms, if any one firm can be awarded multiple contracts? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "There are 7 contract and 12 firms, there is no restriction \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " first contract can be given to anyone so, by 12 ways..<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "  since there is no restriction , second can be given by 12 ways.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "   similarly, each contract can be given to firm by 12 ways.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "total no. of ways = 12*12*12...( 7 times) \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "                  =  12 ^7 <BR>\n" );
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