SOLUTION: seven boys and 8 girls want to participate in a school play. In how many ways can a cast be selected if it must have 4 boys and 5 girls.
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Question 618482: seven boys and 8 girls want to participate in a school play. In how many ways can a cast be selected if it must have 4 boys and 5 girls.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 boys from 7 ___ 7C4
5 girls from 8 ___ 8C5
number of possible casts ___ 7C4 * 8C5
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