Question

8 people go on a boat trip in two boats, one of which can accommodate 4 and the other 6 people. in how many different ways can 8 people distribute themselves between the two boats?

Answer 1

3 ways

Explanation:

Let us take boat A and Boat B

Boat A - 6 people

Boat B - 4 people

1st way - In Boat A 4 people and in Boat B 4 people

2nd way - In Boat A 5 people and in Boat B 3 people

3rd way - In Boat A 6 people and in Boat B 2 people