SOLUTION: From a group of 5 swimmers and 8 runners, an athletic contingent of 7 is to be formed. How many teams are possible if there are to be at least 3 swimmers?

Question 1175113: From a group of 5 swimmers and 8 runners, an athletic contingent of 7 is to be formed. How many teams are possible if there are to be at least 3 swimmers?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    - PROOF of the formula on the number of Combinations
    - Problems on Combinations
    - OVERVIEW of lessons on Permutations and Combinations
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