In how many ways can 5 apples (identical) be distributed among 3 children? (Some children may get no apples.) Choose the correct answer:
A) 14
B) 18
C) 21
D) 24
E) 27
Generalised form for n = number of identical objects, and r = number of children is n+r-1Cr-1.   n=5 r= 3   7212 =21   Answer : 21
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In how many ways can 5 apples (identical) be distributed among 3 children? (Some children may get no apples.)