Question:

The number of ways of distributing $50$ identical things among $8$ persons in such a way that three of them get $8$ things each, two of them get $7$ things each, and remaining $3$ get $4$ things each, is equal to

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • $\frac{\left(50!\right)\left(8!\right)}{\left(8!\right)^{3}\left(3!\right)^{2}\left(7!\right)^{2} \left(4!\right)^{3}\left(2!\right)}$
  • $\frac{\left(50!\right)\left(8!\right)}{\left(8!\right)^{3}\left(7!\right)^{2} \left(4!\right)^{3}}$
  • $\frac{\left(50!\right)}{\left(8!\right)^{3}\left(7!\right)^{2} \left(4!\right)^{3}}$
  • $\frac{\left(8!\right)}{\left(3!\right)^{2} \left(2!\right)}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Number of ways of dividing $8$ persons in three groups, first having $3$ persons, second having $2$ persons and third having $3$ persons = $\frac{8!}{3! 2! 3!}$. Since all the $50$ things are identical, so, required number = $\frac{\left(8!\right)}{\left(3!\right)^{2}\cdot\left(2!\right)}$
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Concepts Used:

Combinations

The method of forming subsets by selecting data from a larger set in a way that the selection order does not matter is called the combination.

  • It means the combination of about ‘n’ things taken ‘k’ at a time without any repetition.
  • The combination is used for a group of data where the order of data does not matter.
  • For example, Imagine you go to a restaurant and order some soup.
  • Five toppings can complement the soup, namely:
    • croutons,
    • orange zest,
    • grated cheese,
    • chopped herbs,
    • fried noodles.

But you are only allowed to pick three.

  • There can be several ways in which you can enhance your soup with savory.
  • The selection of three toppings (subset) from the five toppings (larger set) is called a combination.

Use of Combinations:

It is used for a group of data (where the order of data doesn’t matter).