Mary purchased a package of 24 different plants, but she only needed 20 plants for planting. In how many ways can she select the 20 plants from the package to be planted? please show work!

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Mary purchased a package of 24 different plants, but she only needed 20 plants for planting.  In how many ways can she select the 20 plants from the package to be planted?  please show work!

anonymous · Answer

24p20
thinking that order doesnt matter

anonymous · Answer

do u follow is this a permutation problem or was this another type of problem?

anonymous · Answer

if order doesnt matter then 
24C20=10626

anonymous · Answer

how did u get that!

anonymous · Answer

if u have a calculator put 24C20 :P

anonymous · Answer

good answer?

anonymous · Answer

i can do it algebraically too do u want me to?

anonymous · Answer

i just need t o finish it this problem i have law homework to do!

anonymous · Answer

ok so we good?

anonymous · Answer

you want the number only?

anonymous · Answer

it is 10626

anonymous · Answer

Hail its satellite im  not worthy

anonymous · Answer

yeah right

anonymous · Answer

i have to show work!!

anonymous · Answer

oh you have answer up top.  number i mean. ok got it.

anonymous · Answer

The legendary Satellite, ask him nything and he will answer

anonymous · Answer

24!/(20!*24)

anonymous · Answer

usually formula is Combinations n!/(x!*n)  where n is amount being chosen from in this case x is the amount chosen

anonymous · Answer

is tht good enough?

anonymous · Answer

yes i guess!