On a TV Game Show, a Contestant Is Shown 11

question 42

Multiple Choice

On a TV game show, a contestant is shown 11 products from a grocery store and is asked to choose the three least-expensive items in the set. The three chosen items need not be in any particular order.
In how many ways can the contestant choose the three items?

• A) 6
• B) 165
• C) 6,652,800
• D) 990

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