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AMC 8 · 2004 · Problem 4

Ms. Hamilton’s eighth-grade class wants to participate in the annual three-person-team basketball tournament. Lance, Sally, Joy, and Fred are chosen for the team. In how many ways can the three starters be chosen?

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2
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4
C
6
D
8
E
10
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