Suppose There Is a Group of Nine People from Whom

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is a group of nine people from whom we will make a committee. In how many ways could a four-person committee be selected?

• A)3024
• B)36
• C)24
• D)126

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Definitions:

Periosteum

The membrane that surrounds the diaphysis of a bone.

Osteosarcoma

A type of cancer that originates in bone cells and is most commonly found in the long bones near growth plates.

Paget's Disease

A chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones due to abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, primarily affecting the elderly.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to fragile bones that are more prone to fractures.