A medical student has to work in a hospital for five days in January. However, he is not allowed to work two consecutive days in the hospital. In how many ways can he choose the five days he will work in the hospital?

A medical student has to work in a hospital for five days in January. However, he is not allowed to work two consecutive days in the hospital. In how many ways can he choose the five days he will work in the hospital?

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

10th Edition

ISBN:9780470458365

Author:Erwin Kreyszig

Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig

Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ

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