Solve the problem.
-The library is to be given 3 books as a gift. The books will be selected from a list of 18 titles. If each book selected must have a different title, how many possible selections are there?
A) 816
B) 4896
C) 5832
D) 54

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of ways to choose 3 books from 18 is given by the combination formula C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!), where n is the total number of books and k is the number of books to choose. Here, C(18, 3) = 18! / (3! * 15!) = 816.

Solve the Problem. -The Library Is to Be Given 3 Books as a Books