Question 14
Mrs. Hanna divides 12 candies among 3 children so that each child receives at least one. How many distributions are possible?
Original printed choices: A: 12; B: 20; C: 28; D: 24.
Editorial response format: give the exact answer; the original choices are retained for reference.
Convention: Treat the candies as identical and the three children as distinct. Give the number of distributions.
Original printed choices: A: 12; B: 20; C: 28; D: 24.
Editorial response format: give the exact answer; the original choices are retained for reference.
Convention: Treat the candies as identical and the three children as distinct. Give the number of distributions.