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Evaluate : n!r!(n-r)! for n = 15, r = 8

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Question

Evaluate : `("n"!)/("r"!("n" - "r")!)` for n = 15, r = 8

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Solution

n = 15, r = 8

∴ `("n"!)/("r"!("n" - "r")!) = (15!)/(8!(15 - 8)!)`

= `(15 xx 14 xx 13 xx 12 xx 11 xx 10 xx 9 xx 8!)/(8! xx 7!)`

= `(15 xx 14 xx 13 xx 12 xx 11 xx 10 xx 9)/(7 xx 6 xx 5 xx 4 xx 3 xx 2 xx 1)`

= 5 × 13 × 11 × 9

= 6435

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Chapter 3: Permutations and Combination - Exercise 3.2 [Page 49]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination
Exercise 3.2 | Q 4. (iv) | Page 49
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