Math Problem Statement
We have 16 cards, 4 each of red, green, yellow and blue. How many choices we have to selecting 3 out these 16 cards, satisfying that these three cards are different colors and red appears at most once.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Probability
Counting Principles
Formulas
Combinations formula: C(n, k) = n! / (k! * (n - k)!)
Multiplication Principle of Counting
Theorems
Combination Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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