SOLUTION: Suppose there are 8 people on an elevator that can make up to 12 stops. How many different ways can these people exit the elevator?

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Question 1057559: Suppose there are 8 people on an elevator that can make up to 12 stops. How many different ways can these people exit the elevator?
Answer by TheDragonNest(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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formula for combinations with 2 factors: a X b
a = number of people = 8
b = number of stops = 12
8 X 12 = 96