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The expression 3C2 represents the number of ways of:

a choosing 2 items at a time from a set of 3. c. arranging, in order, 2 items from a set of 3.

b. choosing 3 items at a time from a set of 2. d. arranging, in order, 3 items from a set of 2.

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Answer: A

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User Spir
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Answer:

Option a.

Explanation:

The given expression is


^3C_2

C denotes combination and P denotes permutation.


^nC_r means choosing r items at a time from a set of n.


^nP_r means arranging r items at a time from a set of n.

The given expression is a combination, where n=3 and r=2. It means the given expression represents the number of ways of choosing 2 items at a time from a set of 3.

Therefore, the correct option is a.

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