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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The freshman class has 160 students. Each freshman must write three reports from a list of 12 novels that the teacher has assigned them to read. How many different combinations of novels can a freshman student choose to write reports on?

OpenStudy (mathteacher1729):

How did you obtain 480?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

220?

OpenStudy (mathteacher1729):

How did you obtain 220?

OpenStudy (mathteacher1729):

Without any explanation of your reasoning, I have no idea how you are approaching the problem, and I can't really offer any meaningful feedback.

OpenStudy (mathteacher1729):

You may find this link about combinations and permutations useful review: http://www.mathsisfun.com/combinatorics/combinations-permutations.html

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

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