Question

Three friends have a total of 6 identical pencils, and each one has at least one pencil. In how many ways can this happen?

Answer 1

9 possible scenarios

Explanation:

Friend 1: Friend 2: Friend 3:

1 pencil 2 pencils 3 pencils

1 3 2

2 1 3

2 3 1

3 2 1

3 1 2

4 1 1

1 4 1

1 1 4