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Find n if 6P2=n6C2

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Find n if `""^6"P"_2 = "n" ""^6"C"_2`

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Solution

`""^6"P"_2 = "n" ""^6"C"_2`

∴ `(6!)/((6 - 2)!) = "n"(6!)/(2!(6 - 2)!)`

∴ `(6!)/(4!) = "n"(6!)/(2!4!)`

∴ n = 2! = 2 × 1 = 2

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Chapter 6: Permutations and Combinations - Exercise 6.6 [Page 89]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics (Commerce) Part 2 [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Permutations and Combinations
Exercise 6.6 | Q 2. (i) | Page 89

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