Number of ways of getting off the elevator

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In summary, the number of ways of getting off an elevator can be calculated by multiplying the number of floors in a building by the number of exits on each floor. The number of people on the elevator does not affect the number of ways, which is solely determined by the building's characteristics. It is possible for the number of ways to be greater than the number of floors, and if there are multiple elevators, the ways would be calculated separately and added together. The number of ways can change over time if there are changes to the building or elevators.
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Hey! :)

An elevator of an apartment building with $4$ floors begins from the ground floor with $5$ people.Calculate the number of ways of getting off the elevator of $0$ zero people at the first floor , $2$ at the second floor, $2$ at the third floor and $1$ at the last floor.

I thought that it is:
$$\binom{5}{0} \cdot \binom{5}{2} \cdot \binom{3}{2} \cdot \binom{1}{1}=\frac{5!}{2! \cdot 3!} \cdot \frac{3!}{2!}=30$$

Could you tell me if it is right? :confused:
 
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Looks good to me.
 
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Ackbach said:
Looks good to me.

Nice,thank you! :)
 

FAQ: Number of ways of getting off the elevator

How do you calculate the number of ways of getting off the elevator?

The number of ways of getting off the elevator can be calculated by multiplying the number of floors in the building by the number of exits on each floor. For example, if there are 10 floors and 2 exits on each floor, the total number of ways to get off the elevator would be 10 x 2 = 20.

Does the number of people on the elevator affect the number of ways of getting off?

No, the number of people on the elevator does not affect the number of ways of getting off. The number of ways is solely determined by the number of floors and exits in the building.

Can the number of ways of getting off the elevator be greater than the number of floors?

Yes, it is possible for the number of ways of getting off the elevator to be greater than the number of floors. This can happen if there are multiple exits on each floor or if there are floors with no exits.

How do you account for multiple elevators in a building when calculating the number of ways of getting off?

If there are multiple elevators in a building, the number of ways of getting off would be calculated separately for each elevator and then added together. This is because each elevator may have a different number of floors and exits.

Can the number of ways of getting off the elevator change over time?

Yes, the number of ways of getting off the elevator can change if there are changes to the number of floors or exits in the building. It can also change if the elevators are modified to have different numbers of floors or exits.

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