SOLUTION: Six men and eight women volunteered to serve on the committee. How many different committees can be formed containing three men and three women?
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Question 1077553: Six men and eight women volunteered to serve on the committee. How many different committees can be formed containing three men and three women?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 men chosen 3 at a time is 6 choose 3, which is 20. 8 women chosen 3 at a time is 8 choose 3, which is 56. 56x20=1120 different committees possible. ☺☺☺☺
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