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In how many different ways can a group of six students be equally distributed into three classes: physics, mathematics and history ?

(A) 6
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 45
(E) 90

 


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In how many different ways can a group of six students be equally distributed into three classes: physics, mathematics and history ?

(A) 6
(B) 15
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(D) 45
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The groups are distinct. The number of ways of arranging "n" people into "y" distinct groups consisting of "x" members in each group is given by

\(\frac{n ! }{ (x!)^y} \)

n = y * x

In this case n = 6
y = 3
x = 2

Number of ways = \(\frac{6! }{ (2!)^3 }\) = 90

Option E

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­hi, why are we not considering the order in which classes are alloted students?
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Here the groups (i.e. classes) are distinct, hence the order is relevant.

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­hi, why are we not considering the order in which classes are alloted students?
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