There are 5 fictions and 6 non-fictions. How many cases are

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There are 5 fictions and 6 non-fictions. How many cases are there such that 2 fictions and 2 non-fictions are selected from them?

A. 90
B. 120
C. 150
D. 180
E. 200

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by Max@Math Revolution » Wed May 04, 2016 6:45 am
5C2*6C2=(5)(4)/2!(6)(5)/2!=150
Hence, the correct answer is C.

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