Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Counting Methods and Probability Theory - 11.3 Combinations - Exercise Set 11.3 - Page 708: 51

Answer

$10$

Work Step by Step

The order of the chosen vegetables does not matter. Combinations, ${}_{n}C_{r}=\displaystyle \frac{n!}{(n-r)!r!}$ ${}_{5}C_{2}=\displaystyle \frac{5!}{(5-2)!2!}=\frac{5\times 4}{1\times 2}=10$
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