Question

There are five distinct computer science books, three distinct mathematics books, and two distinct art books. In how many ways can these
books be arranged on a shelf if one of the art books is on the left of all computer science book, and the other art book is on the right of all the computer science books?

Answer 1

I did it the long way by first show artbooks and the end then art books closer in Art _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Art then Art _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Art _, just wondering if theres a better way to do this

Answer 2

i didnt find any shortcuts for this..........i think you have 2 solve it the long way

Answer 3

C(1,1)*C(8,5) + C(3,2)*C(7,5) + C(4,2)*C(6,5)+C(5,2)*C(5,5)

Answer 4

I got that but don't think it's right