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Find the number of ways of dividing 20 objects in three groups of sizes 8, 7, and 5. - Mathematics and Statistics

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Find the number of ways of dividing 20 objects in three groups of sizes 8, 7, and 5.

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Solution

Select 8 object out of 20 in 20C8 ways
Select 7 object from the remaining 12 in 12C7 ways and 5 objects form the remaining 5 in 5C5 ways
Required number is = 20C8 × 12C7 × 5C5

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Chapter 6: Permutations and Combinations - Miscellaneous Exercise 6 [Page 93]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Commerce) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Permutations and Combinations
Miscellaneous Exercise 6 | Q 18 | Page 93

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