Statistics and methodology

1:

Three helicopter crewmen are needed in an emergency. There are six crewmen on duty. In how many ways could three of them be chosen to fly the machine?

A.

20

B.

17

C.

30

D.

15

 

Answer : A

Explanation :

n = 6, r = 3

Combinations = n!/(r!(n - r)!) = 6!/(3!(6 - 3)!)

= (6 x 5 x 4)/(3 x 2 x 1) = 20

Hence the answer is (a).

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