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[sconway]

There are 16 kids to place into 4 different vans. Van 1 can hold 5 kids, Van 2 can hold 2 kids, Van 3 can hold 6 kids and Van 4 can hold 3 kids. How many ways can the 16 kids be placed in the vans?

 

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There are 16 kids to place into 4 different vans. Van 1 can hold 5 kids, Van 2 can hold 2 kids, Van 3 can hold 6 kids and Van 4 can hold 3 kids. How many ways can the 16 kids be placed in the vans?

How many ways can you choose 5 kids out of 16? Now remains 11 - How many ways can you choose 2 kids out of 11? - continue ......

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[Steven G]

I'd like to see if I understand your post? You come to a math help forum, post a problem and expect someone to work it out for you step by step. Is that correct??