How Many Ways Can a Student Select Five Questions from an Exam

question 62

Multiple Choice

How many ways can a student select five questions from an exam containing 12 questions, if one of the five must be the last question?

• A) 330
• B) 7920
• C) 40,320
• D) 95,040

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem down to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Delayed-response Task

A test of memory and cognitive function requiring an individual to remember a stimulus or information over a period of time before responding.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the body that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.