In how many ways can the top six seeds (rankings) be chosen from nine players on the tennis team

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Determine how many ways can top six seeds or rankings be chosen from nine player on the tennis team.

Solution:

The given condition can be solve by using the combination formula, 

nCr = n! / r! (n -r)! 

n =9

r = 6

9C6 = 9!/ 6! (9 - 6)!

9C6 = 9!/ 6! 3!

6! cancels leaving behind,

9C6 = 9 x 8 x 7 / 3 x 2 x 1

9C6 = 504/6

9C6 = 84

Final answer:

There are 84 ways in choosing the top six seeds