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To find the number of different groups (a) within a larger group (b), use the formula b!/a!.(b-a)! where the ! sign indicates "factorial". In your problem b = 21 and a = 5 so we have 21!/(5!.16!) this simplifies to 21.20.19.18.17/5.4.3.2 cancelling leaves 21.19.3.17 ie 20349

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Q: An algebra class of 21 students must send 5 students to meet with the principal How many different groups of 5 students could be formed from this class?
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