SOLUTION: There are 6 books on a reading list. Students must read 3 of the books on the list. In how many different ways can a student select 3 books?
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Question 445507: There are 6 books on a reading list. Students must read 3 of the books on the list. In how many different ways can a student select 3 books? Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Well even though there are 6*5*4 =6*20=120 ways
There is really one choice that the students will use--the three shortest books!
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