$k$ Is a Real Number $n$ Is a Positive Integer, And

question 33

Multiple Choice

$\text { Evaluate } \left( \begin{array} { l } 7 \\5\end{array} \right) \text { using the formula } \left( \begin{array} { l } k \\n\end{array} \right) = \frac { k ( k - 1 ) ( k - 2 ) ( k - 3 ) \cdots \cdots ( k - n + 1 ) } { n ! } \text { where }$
$k$ is a real number, $n$ is a positive integer, and $\left( \begin{array} { l } k \\ 0 \end{array} \right) = 1$

• A) 31
• B) 45
• C) 56
• D) 21
• E) 35

Grasp the origins and purposes of federal bureaus and government hiring practices.

Identify the proportion of the workforce employed by state or local governments and understand trends in government employment.

Recognize notable federal agencies and their functions within the government structure.

Understand the impact of legislation on the structure and operations of the federal workforce.

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