document.write( "Question 3572: Ben and Ann are among 7 contestants from which 4 semifinalists are to be selected. Of the different possible selections, how many contain neither Ben nor Ann?
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document.write( "(A) 5
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document.write( "(B) 6
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document.write( "(C) 7
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document.write( "(D) 14
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document.write( "(E) 21
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Algebra.Com's Answer #1599 by khwang(438) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Consider the number of the 4 selections containing neither Ben or Ann, \n" ); document.write( " this means chosen 4 from the other five and it is equal to C(5,4) = 5. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " Answer: A\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " Kenny \n" ); document.write( " PS. Note the number of possible selection of the 4 semifinalists among 7 contestants is C(7,4). \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |