SOLUTION: committees of US Senators. How many different 5 member committees could be formed from the 100 US senators? My work: This is combination. 100C5 100! ----------- 5!

Question 843631: committees of US Senators. How many different 5 member committees could be formed from the 100 US senators?
My work:
This is combination.
100C5
100!
-----------
5! (100-5)!
I get: 75287520
Did I do this right? Thanks!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Yes, 100C5  = 75287520

 

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