Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Math Saloon Ping-Pong Tournament(no correct answer yet 1/20)

Seven Boys: Brian, Noah, Jeff, Korto, Cayse, Cory and Joey And 5 Girls: Kelli, Janelle, Sarah, Angela and Keli Go to the Math Saloon for a night of Ping-Pong.
A) How Many mixed doubles teams (one boy and one girl) are possible?
B) In How many ways can a mixed doubles match be arranged?
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  1. JeffJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Where is this math saloon that has Ping-Pong? Sounds like a fun place! I'll go ahead and take a shot at this question as well...

    a.) 35 different teams are possible

    b.) 840 different ways a mixed doubles match can be arranged

    - Jeff Kleinlein c/o '99

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  2. DanyelJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I'll give it a try...
    a. 35 teams.
    b. 595 different ways a mixed doubles match can be arranged.

    -Danyel (Newman) Pink c/0 98

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