3 years ago

A bag contains 13 pieces of candy. In how many ways can five pieces be selected?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Whitepunk [10]3 years ago

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Five pieces can be selected in 1287 ways

Step-by-step explanation:

When the selection has to be made without considering the order of selection, combinations are used.

The formula for combination is:

$C(n,r) = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}$

Here

Total candies = n = 13

Candies to be selected = r = 5

Putting the values in the formula

$C(13,5) = \frac{13!}{5!(13-5)!}\\=\frac{13!}{5!8!}\\=1287\ ways$

Five pieces can be selected in 1287 ways

Keywords: Combinations, selection

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