MAA MinuteMath: April 20, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

April 20, 2009

Ms. Hamilton's eighth-grade class wants to participate in the annual three-person-team basketball tournament. Lance, Sally, Joy and Fred are chosen for the team. In how many ways can the three starters be chosen?

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