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Homework Statement
What is the number of distinguishable fruit baskets, each with seven fruit, can you make with apples, oranges, and bananas.
Homework Equations
Knowledge of Combinations/Permutations
The Attempt at a Solution
Well, to me, this is weird because this is essentially a problem where there is replacement. And obviously, I need to look at combinations, not permutations, because I need distinct baskets.
However, I know the general formula for combination when it's read "n choose k"
, but the way this question is worded, it seems k is bigger than n.
Can I just get some help on how to think about this in terms of combination with replacement or something? Help is appreciated.