Eighteen Students Are Selected as Semifinalists for a Literary Award

question 58

Multiple Choice

Eighteen students are selected as semifinalists for a literary award. Of the eighteen students, eight finalists will be selected. In how many ways can eight finalists be selected from the eighteen students?

• A)6435
• B)203,490
• C)24,310
• D)43,758
• E)125,970

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