SOLUTION: In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 11 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?

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Question 656980: In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 11 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 11 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?
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Ans: 11C5 = (11*10*9*8*7)/(1*2*3*4*5) = 462
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Stan H.