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Combination

by winniethepooh » Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:51 am
How many ways can a selection be done of 5 letters out of 5 A's, 4B'S, 3C'S, 2D'S and 1 E.

a) 60
b) 75
c) 71
d) 121
e) 221
I could get the answer, but it took me loads of time, any way you can help me doing this in lesser time?
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by winniethepooh » Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:18 am
Dude, i have myself replied there; I want a faster way to solve the problem!
Let experts answer!

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by winniethepooh » Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:52 am
Any replies???
Experts, please comment!

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by winniethepooh » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:55 pm
Experts please reply!!!