The number of ways in which n different prizes can be distributed amongst m (< n) persons…
Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Permutations and Combinations
The number of ways in which n different prizes can be distributed amongst m (< n) persons if each is entitled to receive at most n – 1 prizes, is :
- nm – n
- mn
- mn – m
- None of these
Answer
(C) m n – m
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