Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 52 choose 3
C352
Step 1
Evaluate C352 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!.
52!(52-3)!3!
Step 2
Subtract 3 from 52.
52!(49)!3!
Step 3
Simplify 52!(49)!3!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 52! as 52515049!.
52515049!(49)!3!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 49!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
52515049!(49)!3!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
5251503!
5251503!
Step 3.3
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 3.3.1
Multiply 52 by 51.
2652503!
Step 3.3.2
Multiply 2652 by 50.
1326003!
1326003!
Step 3.4
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.4.1
Expand 3! to 321.
132600321
Step 3.4.2
Multiply 321.
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Step 3.4.2.1
Multiply 3 by 2.
13260061
Step 3.4.2.2
Multiply 6 by 1.
1326006
1326006
1326006
Step 3.5
Divide 132600 by 6.
22100
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