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cupid is ordering a new bow for valentine's day. there are 5 styles of bows, 2 lengths, and 4 colors of bows to choose from. how many different bows are possible formula n!/ k!*k2!*k3!.....

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\begin{gathered} \text{ We have 5 different stiles, }2\text{ lengths and 4 colors, so the total features is 5+2+4=11} \\ \\ \text{ The possible forms is} \\ (11!)/(5!\cdot2!\cdot4!)=6930 \\ \\ \text{the different bows possible are 6930 kinds of bows! (we can do the operations using the calculator)} \end{gathered}

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