Question

The number of combinations of eight items taken three at a time can be written as

Answer 1

Answer: 8C3

Step-by-step explanation: You need to use Combinations for this. Out of 8, you need to select 3, so answer is 8C3.

Multiply three consecutive digits backwards starting from 8, and divide by 3 factorial

(8*7*6)/(3*2*1)

=56