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The number of ways in which 5 identical balls can be kept in 10 identical boxes. If not more than one can go into a box is?


A

P510

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B

C510

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C

5

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1

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Solution

The correct option is B

C510


Explanation for the correct option:

Find the required number of combinations.

We have to keep 5 identical balls in 10 identical boxes such that no box keep more than one ball.

So, the total number of ways of selecting 5 boxes from 10 boxes is C510.

Therefore, The number of ways in which 5 identical balls can be kept in 10 identical boxes. If not more than one can go into a box is C510.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.


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