A jewelry store chain with 5 stores in state A, 11 stores in state B, and 12 in state C is planning to close 15 of these stores. Complete parts (A) and (B) below.

(A) How many ways can this be done? Determine the appropriate expression to evaluate. Select the correct choice and fill in the answer boxes to complete your choice.

A.

__P__

B.

__C__

The 15 stores can be closed in _____ different ways.

(Type a whole number.)

(B) The company decides to close 2 stores in state A, 6 in state B, and 7 in state C. In how many ways can this be done?

The 15 stores can be closed in _____ different ways if 2 stores in state A, 6 in state B, and 7 in state C are closed.

(Type a whole number.)