A student has 5 courses to take from Mathematics and physics. There are 4 courses in Mathematics and 3 in Physics which he can choose his courses so that he takes exactly two courses in Physics?
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A.
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B.
12 -
C.
10 -
D.
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Mathematics = (^{4} C_{3} = 4)
Physics = (^{3} C_{2} = 3)
(therefore) He can choose in 4 x 3 = 12 ways.