Question

How many ways are there of choose 5 objects, without replacement, from 14 distinct objects?

Answer 1

Use the combination formula (attached):
combinations = n! / [r! * (n-r)!]
r = 5 and n = 14
combinations = 14*13*12*11*10*9! / 5! * (9)! =

14*13*12*11*10 / 5*4*3*2

14*13*11

= 2,002