Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 6 - Section 6.4 - Permutations and Combinations - Exercises - Page 440: 78

Answer

See explanation below.

Work Step by Step

$C(n,r)$ is the number of ways we can choose $r$ items out of $n$. The number of ways can only be a whole number. (Because obviously there is no such thing as 3.5 ways)
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