In how many different ways could we distribute 10 identical candies among 4 children? (Do allow the possibility of some children not getting any.)
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Since the candies are identical and the children are also identical (in terms of receiving candies), we can use the concept of stars and bars. This is equivalent to finding the number of ways to distribute 10 identical candies among 4 distinct children, which is Show more…
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