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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Evaluate: C(n, 0)
Options
A 0
B 1
Correct Answer
C n-1
D n
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C(n, 0) = n!/(0!(n-0)!) = n!/(1×n!) = 1. This represents the number of ways to choose 0 items from n items, which is exactly 1 way (choose nothing).

Hint

This is a standard combinatorial result.

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