Syntax
=COMBIN(number, number_chosen)Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
number | Required | The number of items |
number_chosen | Required | The number of items in each combination |
How to use COMBIN
COMBIN takes 2 required arguments. Type =COMBIN( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=COMBIN(8, 2)Result =COMBIN(10, 3)Result =COMBIN(2, 3)Result Related math functions
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- CEILING.MATHRounds a number up to the nearest integer or multiple; mode chooses the direction for negative numbers.
- CEILING.PRECISERounds a number up to the nearest multiple, whatever the sign of the number or significance.
- COMBINAReturns the number of combinations of items, with repetitions allowed.
- COSReturns the cosine of an angle given in radians.
- COSHReturns the hyperbolic cosine of a number.
- COTReturns the cotangent of an angle given in radians.
- COTHReturns the hyperbolic cotangent of a number.