SOLUTION: A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group comprising 8 women and 5 men. In how many ways can the committee be formed, irrespective of gender differences?

Question 817460: A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group comprising 8 women and 5 men. In how many ways can the committee be formed, irrespective of gender differences?
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Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
13*12*11 = 1716 ways
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group comprising 8 women and 5 men.
people in the selection group
In how many ways can the committee be formed, irrespective of gender differences?
13C3 = 286 ways
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