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If nCr = 5 and nPr = 120, then determine the value of n, r.

A
5, 3
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B
4, 2
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C
7, 4
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D
6, 4
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E
5, 4
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Solution

The correct option is E 5, 4

Soln: nPrnCr = 1205 = 24

nCr = (nPr)(r!)

nPr[nPrr!] = 24

r! = 24

r = 4

Given nPr = 120

nP4 = 120

n!(n4)! = 120

n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3) = 120

n = 5

Hence option (e)


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