How many different squads of 5 players can be picked from 10 basketball players?

252

30,240

50

120

1 answer

252 squads of 5 players can be picked from 10 basketball players.

This can be calculated using the combination formula:

nCr = n! / r!(n-r)!

10C5 = 10! / 5!(10-5)!
= 10! / 5!5!
= (10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6) / (5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1)
= 30,240

Therefore, the answer is 30,240 squads.