passpadi

2013

Mathematics

JAMB

In how many ways can a student select 2 subjects from 5 subjects?

A.

5!/3!

B.

5!/2!2!

C.

5!/2!3!

D.

5!/2!

Correct Answer: 5!/2!3!

Explanation

A student can select 2 subjects from 5 subjects in; 5C3 ways, i.e. = 5!/2!(5−2)! = 5!/2!3!

A student can select 2 subjects from 5 subjects in; 5C3 ways, i.e. = 5!/2!(5−2)! = 5!/2!3!
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