document.write( "Question 68166: There are 9 players on a softball team. How many ways can the coach pick the first 5 batters? \r
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There are 9 players on a softball team. How many ways can the coach pick the first 5 batters?
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\n" ); document.write( "9P5 = 9! / [9-5]! = 9*8*7*6*5=15120 ways
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