To describe: and correct the error in finding the number of combinations.
Error:
The combination formula used is not correct.
Correct solution:
Given information:
The given solution is:
Formula Used:
Combinations of n Objects Taken r at a Time
The number of combinations of r objects taken from a group of n distinct objects is denoted by
Some known values are:
Explanation:
In the given solution, the formula used to find the number of combinations is incorrect.
In it, there should be
Correct solution:
Use the above formula for finding combinations value:
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