College Algebra (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.2 - Permutations and Combinations - 10.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 695: 18

Answer

$C(6,2)=15$

Work Step by Step

Using the combination formula, we obtain: $C(n,r)=\frac{n!}{(n-r)!r!}$ $C(6,2)=\frac{6!}{(6-2)!2!}=\frac{6!}{4!2!}=\frac{6\cdot5\cdot4!}{4!\cdot2\cdot1}=15$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.