How many ways can 4 bookshelves and 3 ovens be chosen from a shipment of 12 bookshelves and 8 ovens?
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This can be done using the combination formula: \[ \binom{n}{r} = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!} \] where n is the total number of items and r is the number of items to choose. Show more…
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