Question

Nine people are going on a skiing trip in 3 cars that will hold 2, 4 and 5 passengers, respectively. In how many ways is it possible to transport the 9 people to the ski lodge using all cars?

Answer 1

2,4 and 5 people, exactly?

Answer 2

Or maximum?

Answer 3

Maximum, right?

Answer 4

since it says will hold instead of can hold..i assume the former

Answer 5

it would be interesting if it was the latter though

Answer 6

Then this question is beyond my thinking abilities. :S

Answer 7

If it means "exactly," then 2 + 4 + 5 ≠ 9 would be my answer.

Answer 8

didn't think of that. well then it would be maximum

Answer 9

what's the answer?

Answer 10

no idea

Answer 11

hmm it should be 5, if people are indistinguishable. lol. but if they aren't then i would have to do some math.

C2 C4 C5
1 4 4
1 3 5
2 4 3
2 2 5
2 3 4

Answer 12

16

Answer 13

16? really? explain your answer.

Answer 14

No sorry wrong answer

Answer 15

5 ways

Answer 16

..i don't get it...

Answer 17

nevermind