SOLUTION: A tutor gives John 5 assignments and asks him to pick 3 to complete. How many combinations of the 3 assignments are possible?

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Question 1146148: A tutor gives John 5 assignments and asks him to pick 3 to complete.

How many combinations of the 3 assignments are possible?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is 5C3 or 5!/3!2! =10