A Group of 13 People Is Traveling in Three Vehicles

question 215

Essay

A group of 13 people is traveling in three vehicles. If 6 people ride in the van, 5 people ride
in the car, and 2 people ride in the pickup, in how many different ways can the people be
assigned to the vehicles?

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Definitions:

Authority

The right or power assigned to an entity or individual to govern, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

Revocation

The official cancellation or annulment of a decree, decision, or promise, typically within legal contexts such as wills, contracts, or licenses.

Renunciation

The formal rejection or abandonment of a claim, right, possession, or responsibility.

Agent's Authority

The scope of power given to an agent to act on behalf of a principal, which can be explicit, implicit, or by means of apparent authority.