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Evaluate `(n!)/((n-r)!)` when  n = 6, r = 2 

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when n = 6, r = 2  `(n!)/((n-r)!) = (6!)/((6 - 2)!) = (6!)/(4!) = (6  xx  5  xx  4!)/(4!) = 30` 

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Chapter 7: Permutations and Combinations - Exercise 7.2 [Page 141]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 7 Permutations and Combinations
Exercise 7.2 | Q 5 | Page 141
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Chapter 7 Permutations and Combinations
Exercise 7.2 | Q 5.1 | Page 141

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