SOLUTION: I have 10 people in the room. I need to form a panel of 5 people. How many different combinations of 5 people can I come up with?

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Question 821021:
I have 10 people in the room. I need to form a panel of 5 people. How many different combinations of 5 people can I come up with?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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THe first of 5 clould be 1 of ten
10
the second could be on eof 9
10*9
the third could be 1 of 8
10*9*8
etc
10*9*8*7*6 possible groupings