Math Problem Statement
A boy has 5 Tarzan books, 4 Harry Potter books and 4 dictionaries he’s going to put on a shelf. How many possible combinations can he arrange the books on the shelf if no conditions are set? if the tarzan books are to be together, the harry potter books together and the dictionaries together?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Factorials
Permutations
Formulas
Total arrangements: n! (factorial of the total number of books)
Arrangements with groups: Grouping formula 3! x 5! x 4! x 4!
Theorems
Fundamental Principle of Counting
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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