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In how many ways can 10 balls be divided between two boys, one receiving two and the other eight balls
MathematicsPermutation CombinationJEE Main
Options:
  • A $45$
  • B $75$
  • C $90$
  • D None of these
Solution:
1120 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $90$
$A$ gets $2, B$ gets $8 ; \frac{10!}{2!8!}=45$
$A$ gets $8, B$ gets $2 ; \frac{10!}{8!2!}=45$
$\therefore 45+45=90$.

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