Respuesta :
4 tables. 4*4 is 16, meaning that even if 4 players want to sit together it doesn't make a difference. With 16 players and 4 at a table we are going to need 4 tables.
Answer: Hence, a) 1820, b) 495.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Number of potential bridge players = 20
Number of tables = 4
We need to find the number of different tables of 4 from 16 potential bridge players.
So, Number of different ways would be
[tex]^{16}C_4\\\\=1820[/tex]
If 4 players insist on playing together,
remaining players = 16-4 =12
so, Number of different ways would be
[tex]^{12}C_4=495[/tex]
Hence, a) 1820, b) 495.
