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A set of 15 different word are given. In how many ways is it possible [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2010, 06:55
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A set of 15 different word are given. In how many ways is it possible to choose a subset of not more than 5 words

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B. 4^15
C. 15^4
D. 4943
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Re: A set of 15 different word are given. In how many ways is it possible [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2010, 07:00
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holy wrote:
a set of 15 different word are given . In how many ways is it possible to choose a subset of not more than 5 words

a 4944
b 4^15
c 15^4
d 4943


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As for your question:

1 (empty subset) + 15C1 (choosing 1 word) + 15C2 (choosing 2 words) + 15C3 (choosing 3 words) + 15C4 (choosing 4 word)+ 15C5 (choosing 5 words)
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Re: A set of 15 different word are given. In how many ways is it possible [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2010, 16:49
thanks Bunuel... sure willl keep in mind while posting next time
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Re: A set of 15 different word are given. In how many ways is it possible [#permalink] New post   11 Oct 2010, 04:23
holy wrote:
a set of 15 different word are given .

Bag of 15 choices.

holy wrote:
In how many ways is it possible to choose a subset

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(_)(_)(_)(_)(_)/5! OR xC5 OR x!/(x-5)!*5! OR xP5/5!

holy wrote:
of not more than 5 words

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# of words: Events
0: 1
1: (15)/1! = 15
2: (15)(14)/2! = 105
3: (15)(14)(13)/3! = 455
4: (15)(14)(13)(12)/4! = 1365
5: (15)(14)(13)(12)(11)/5! = 3003
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Total = 4944
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