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2021

Mathematics

JAMB

In how many ways can 2 students be selected from a group of 5 students in a debating competition?

A.

25 ways

B.

10 ways

C.

15 ways

D.

20 ways

Correct Answer: 10 ways

Explanation

In〖5〗C2 ways =5!/((5-2)!2!) = 5!/3!2! = (5 × 4 × 3!)/(3! × 2 × 1) = 10 ways

In〖5〗C2 ways =5!/((5-2)!2!) = 5!/3!2! = (5 × 4 × 3!)/(3! × 2 × 1) = 10 ways
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