2.5: Exam question selection and digit arrangement

0606/21/M/J/20 — Question 4 · 4 marks

(a)
In an examination, candidates must select 2 questions from the 5 questions in section A and select 4 questions from the 8 questions in section B. Find the number of ways in which this can be done.
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(b)
The digits of the number 6378129 are to be arranged so that the resulting 7-digit number is even. Find the number of ways in which this can be done.
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