AMC8 2004 8, 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?

Solution: There are $\binom{4}{3}$ ways to choose three starters. Thus the answer is $\fbox{4}$.

Answer: 4