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How many combinations exist of the letters W, X, Y, Z, taking two at a time?

04
06
012

User Sajjad
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Explanation:

C(4,2)

Use combinations formula,

c(n,r)=n!/r!(n-r)!

c(n,r)=4!/2!(2!)


c = (4 * 3 * 2 * 1 )/(2 * 1 * 2 * 1)


c = 3 * 2 * 1


c = 6

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