Question

outcomes are possible if 3 new employees are
to be selected from a group of 5 applicants.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5C₃= 10 combinations are possible.

Explanation:

3 new employees are to be selected from a group of 5 applicants means 5C₃.

Formula $nC_{r} =\frac{n!}{r!*(n-r)!}$

            $5C_{3} =\frac{5!}{3!*(5-3)!}$    

                   $= \frac{5*4*3*2*1}{(3*2*1)*(1*2)} \\\\= 10 combinations$

Answer 2

Answer:

10 combination

Explanation:

5! / 3! * (5-3)!

= 5*4*3*2*1 / 3*2*2

= 10 combinations

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