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Question 452100: A science class must choose 5 out of 16 science projects to advance to the county competition. How many different groups of projects could be selected?
Please show work.

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 out of 16 science projects equals 16C5, which is:
16x15x14x13x12x11!/5x4x3x2x1x11!=4x7x13x12=4368 different groups of projects..