Determine the "n" and "p" in the following problems and write them in Combination notation. a)How many different sets of 6 cards each can be formed from a standard deck of 52 cards? b)From 6 Algebra books and 8 Trigonometry books, in how many ways can Shiela selects 3 Algebra and 3 Trigonometry books to buy if all the said books are equally necessary? c)Miguel is auditioning in one of the prestigious singing contest on television. If he is required to sing any three of the eight prepared songs, in how many ways can he make his choice?

Determine the "n" and "p" in the following problems and write them in Combination notation. a)How many different sets of 6 cards each can be formed from a standard deck of 52 cards? b)From 6 Algebra books and 8 Trigonometry books, in how many ways can Shiela selects 3 Algebra and 3 Trigonometry books to buy if all the said books are equally necessary? c)Miguel is auditioning in one of the prestigious singing contest on television. If he is required to sing any three of the eight prepared songs, in how many ways can he make his choice?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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