M Mary Jane New member Joined Nov 2, 2006 Messages 5 Nov 4, 2006 #1 A contractor needs to hire 5 painters. If there are 11 applicants for the jobs, how many different ways can the jobs be filled. Please explain. Thank you.
A contractor needs to hire 5 painters. If there are 11 applicants for the jobs, how many different ways can the jobs be filled. Please explain. Thank you.
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,550 Nov 4, 2006 #2 From your subject line, you know that this is a "combination" problem. So apply the "m-choose-n" combination formula. Where are you stuck? Please be specific. Thank you. Eliz.
From your subject line, you know that this is a "combination" problem. So apply the "m-choose-n" combination formula. Where are you stuck? Please be specific. Thank you. Eliz.
