SOLUTION: How many ways can three items be selected from a group of six items? Use the letters A,B,C,D,E, and F to identify the items, and list each of the different combinations of three it

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Question 845593: How many ways can three items be selected from a group of six items? Use the letters A,B,C,D,E, and F to identify the items, and list each of the different combinations of three items.
I need help listing them. Thanks!
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are ways to select three items, assuming order is irrelevant.

You can list them out systematically, for example:
ABC
ABD
ABE
ABF
ACD
ACE
.
.
DEF