In how many ways can 7 science books, 3 history books, and 6 mathematics books be arranged on a shelf if books of the same subject must remain together (all books are distinct)? (Hint: First arrange the books for each subject, then arrange the order of the subjects.)

In how many ways can 7 science books, 3 history books, and 6 mathematics books be arranged on a shelf if books of the same subject must remain together (all books are distinct)? (Hint: First arrange the books for each subject, then arrange the order of the subjects.)

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

10th Edition

ISBN:9780470458365

Author:Erwin Kreyszig

Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig

Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ

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