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# Function composition
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The composition counts of n into k parts.
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composition only takes integer arguments.
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The following condition must be enforced: k <= n.
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## Syntax
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```js
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math.composition(n, k)
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```
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### Parameters
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Parameter | Type | Description
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--------- | ---- | -----------
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`n` | Number | BigNumber | Total number of objects in the set
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`k` | Number | BigNumber | Number of objects in the subset
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### Returns
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Type | Description
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---- | -----------
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Number | BigNumber | Returns the composition counts of n into k parts.
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## Examples
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```js
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math.composition(5, 3); // returns 6
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```
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## See also
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[combinations](combinations.md)
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