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The value of $\,^{16}C_9 + \,^{16}C_{10} -\,^{16}C_6 -\,^{16}C_7$ is

Updated On: May 17, 2024
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  • $^{17}C_{10}$
  • $^{17}C_3$
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${ }^{16} C _{9}+{ }^{16} C _{10^{-}}{ }^{16} C _{6^{-}}{ }^{16} C _{7}$
$={ }^{16} C _{9}+{ }^{16} C _{10^{-}}{ }^{16} C _{10^{-}}{ }^{16} C _{9}=0$
$\left(\because{ }^{ n } C _{ r }={ }^{ n } C _{( n - r )}\right)$
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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).