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A group of 9 students, s1, s2,…., s9, is to be divided to form three teams X, Y and Z of sizes 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Suppose that s1 cannot be selected for the team X and s2 cannot be selected for the team Y. Then the number of ways to form such teams, is _______.

Updated On: Mar 8, 2025
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Correct Answer: 665

Solution and Explanation

Given conditions:

  • \( s_1 \) cannot be in team X. 
  • \( s_2 \) cannot be in team Y.

Case 1: \( s_2 \in X \)

The other member of team X is chosen from the remaining 7 students:

\[ \binom{7}{1} = 7 \]

The remaining 7 students are divided into teams Y and Z:

\[ \binom{7}{3} = 35 \]

The remaining 4 students are automatically in team Z (only 1 way to place them).

Total ways in this case:

\[ 7 \times 35 = 245 \]

Case 2: \( s_2 \notin X \)

The other 2 members of team X are chosen from the remaining 7 students (excluding \( s_2 \)):

\[ \binom{7}{2} = 21 \]

Now, \( s_2 \) is included in the remaining 7 students for teams Y and Z. Team Y (3 members) is chosen from the remaining 8 students, including \( s_2 \):

\[ \binom{8}{3} = 56 \]

The remaining 4 students are automatically in team Z (only 1 way to place them).

Total ways in this case:

\[ 21 \times 20 = 420 \]

Total Number of Ways

\[ 245 + 420 = 665 \]

Final Answer: 665

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