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Question 353236: In how many different ways can three finalists be selected from 15 job applicants for a second round interview? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
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*Note: The number of combinations of a set of n objects taken r at a time is:
nCr = (n!)/(r!(n - r)!).
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ways can three finalists be selected from 15 job applicants
15C3 =15!/(3!12!)= 455 ways
