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In how many ways can 7 identical erasers be distributed among 4 kids in such a way that each kid gets at least one eraser but nobody gets more than 3 erasers?
In how many ways can 7 identical erasers be distributed among 4 kids in such a way that each kid gets at least one eraser but nobody gets more than 3 erasers?
Updated On: Sep 26, 2024
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
After providing one eraser to each of the 4 kids, there are 3 erasers remaining. The distribution can be done in either 2, 1, or 1, 1, 1 manner (no kid can receive 4 erasers).
There are a total of 4P2+4C3, which equals 16 ways of distributing the erasers.
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