SOLUTION: In how many ways can 15 books be divided equally among 3 people?

Algebra ->  Permutations -> SOLUTION: In how many ways can 15 books be divided equally among 3 people?       Log On


   

Question 1201252: In how many ways can 15 books be divided equally among 3 people?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

Assuming the books are different / distinguishable, there are


    C%5B15%5D%5E3.C%5B12%5D%5E3.C%5B9%5D%5E3.C%5B6%5D%5E3.C%5B3%5D%5E3 = 

        = 455*220*84*20*1 = 168168000 different ways.    ANSWER

Solved and explained.