SOLUTION: In how many ways can a committee consisting of 4 faculty members and 5 students be formed if there are12 faculty members and 15 students eligible to serve on the committee?

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Question 1033195: In how many ways can a committee consisting of 4 faculty members and 5 students be formed if there are12 faculty members and 15 students eligible to serve on the committee?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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12C4 ("12 choose 4") ways to choose four faculty members.

15C5 ("15 choose 5") ways to choose the five students.

Number of committees = (12C4)*(15C5)