engineering mathematics MCQ #3985

The number of ways to distribute 4 identical items into 3 distinct boxes is

engineering mathematics MCQ #3985

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The number of ways to distribute 4 identical items into 3 distinct boxes is

    • A) 3⁴
    • B) 4+3-1C3-1
    • C) 6C2
    • D) Both B and C

    Answer: Both B and C

    Explanation: Using stars and bars method, the number of ways = (n+k-1)C(k-1) = 6C2.