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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In how many ways can three objects be selected out of five distinct objects?
Options
A 15
B 10
Correct Answer
C 60
D 120
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The number of ways to select 3 objects from 5 distinct objects is given by the combination formula C(5,3) = 5!/(3!2!) = (5×4×3)/(3×2×1) = 120/12 = 10.

Hint

Use the combination formula since order doesn't matter.

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