JEE Main & Advanced Sample Paper JEE Main - Mock Test - 4

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    The total number of selections, that can be made from 'n' different books each having 'r'  identical taking at least 2 copies of each book \[(r>2)\] is

    A)  \[{{(n-1)}^{r}}\]         

    B) \[{{r}^{n-1}}\]

    C) \[{{n}^{r-1}}\]                       

    D) \[{{(r-1)}^{n}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d]   Number of copies of a book that can be selected are 2 or 3 or 4 ... or r. Thus, for each book we have \[(r-1)\] ways. \[\therefore \] Total number of ways \[={{(r-1)}^{n}}\]


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