From a class of 25 students, 4 are to be chosen for a competition. In how many ways can this be done?
This is a case of combination:
Here,
n=25
r=4
⇒ nCr= 25C4
⇒25C4=
⇒25C4=
⇒25C4=
⇒25C4=
⇒25C4=12650 possible ways.
Ans:In 12650 ways ,from a class of 25 students, 4 can be chosen for a competition.