Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 7.) From a group of 16 smokers and 22 non-smokers, a researcher wants to randomly select 8 smokers and 8 non-smokers for a study. In how many ways can this be done?

Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 7.) From a group of 16 smokers and 22 non-smokers, a researcher wants to randomly select 8 smokers and 8 non-smokers for a study. In how many ways can this be done?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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