The total ways in which the student can readd the books are 1512 ways.
What is Combination?
A combination in mathematics is a selection of elements from a set with distinct members, where the order of selection is irrelevant (unlike permutations).
Solution:
Since reading 2 american novels is compulsory
The student therefore needs to read only two more novels
It can be either American Novels or English Novels
Ways to read American Novel = 7C2
Ways to read English Novel = 7C2
Total Ways = 9C2 * (7C2 + 7C2)
Total Ways = 36 * (42)
Total Ways = 1512 ways
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