A sales assistant is hanging 12 sweaters on a rack. He has 3 pink sweaters, 4 white sweaters, and 5 gray sweaters. In how many distinct orders can the sweaters be arranged if two sweaters of the same color are considered identical (not distinct)?

A sales assistant is hanging 12 sweaters on a rack. He has 3 pink sweaters, 4 white sweaters, and 5 gray sweaters. In how many distinct orders can the sweaters be arranged if two sweaters of the same color are considered identical (not distinct)?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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