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A mother of 8 wanted to attend a party but only 5 children can be fit in her car. In how many ways can she choose her children

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section: Chapter Questions

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