document.write( "Question 115152: There are 30 qualified applicants for 5 openings in the sales department. In how many different ways can the group of 5 be selected? \n" ); document.write( "
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THE FIRST APPLICANT PICKED CAN BE 1 OF 30, THE SECOND CAN BE 1 OF 29 ETC.
\n" ); document.write( "THEREFORE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WAYS TO PICK 5 APPLICANTS IS:
\n" ); document.write( "30*29*28*27*26=17,100,720
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