The function "choose k from n", nCk, is defined as
nCk = n!/(k!*(n-k)!) . . . . . where "!" indicates the factorial
a) No position sensitivity.
The number of possibilities is the number of ways you can choose 5 players from a roster of 12.
12C5 = 12*11*10*9*8/(5*4*3*2*1) = 792
You can put 792 different teams on the floor.
b) 1 of 2 centers, 2 of 5 guards, 2 of 5 forwards.
The number of possibilities is the product of the number of ways, for each position, you can choose the required number of players from those capable of playing the position.
(2C1)*(5C2)*(5C2) = 2*10*10 = 200
You can put 200 different teams on the floor.
I would answer the problem but first upload the diagram
add all amd divide by the 40 ???let me know if im wrong
