document.write( "Question 650085: A class has 8 boys and 4 girls. A committee of 3 has to be chosen. In how many ways can at least 1 girl be chosen to the committee? Please explain how to get the answer.. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "A class of  has 8 boys and 4 girls. A committee of 3 has to be chosen. \r
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document.write( " 12C3  total choices of a committee
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document.write( " 8C3   number of committes withno girls on a committee\r
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document.write( "In how many ways can at least 1 girl be chosen to the committee? 
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document.write( "   12C3  - 8C3
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