SOLUTION: How many different 14​-person committees can be selected from a pool of 26 ​people?

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Question 1162479: How many different
14​-person committees can be selected from a pool of
26 ​people?
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, ikleyn:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

26 people CHOOSE 14 = 26C14 = 9657700 

Edwin
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is about combinations.


The 14-person committees can be selected from a pool of 26 people in


      ways =  =  = 9657700 ways.    ANSWER

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