On a 12 problem test how many ways can 2 problems correct and 10 questions wrong?
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This can be done in 12 choose 2 ways, or 12C2, which is: 12C2 = (12!)/(2!(12-2)!) = (12x11)/(2x1) = 66 Show more…
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