Fifteen books are to be places in a shelf. The 15 books are composed of: 6 math books, 5 science books, and 4 English books. a. In how many ways you can arrange the books if they must be grouped together?

Fifteen books are to be places in a shelf. The 15 books are composed of: 6 math books, 5 science books, and 4 English books. a. In how many ways you can arrange the books if they must be grouped together?

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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