answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Three students can be selected from 5 in (5 x 4 x 3) = 60 ways.

BUT there are (3 x 2) = 6 ways to select the same 3 students.

So there are only 60/6 = 10 different groups of 3 students
that can be selected from a pool of 5.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
ProfessorProfessor
I will give you the most educated answer.
Chat with Professor

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How many ways can three students be elected from five?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp