SOLUTION: How many different 14​-person committees can be selected from a pool of 26 ​people?

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Question 1162479: How many different
14​-person committees can be selected from a pool of
26 ​people?

Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, ikleyn:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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26 people CHOOSE 14 = 26C14 = 9657700 

Edwin

Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

It is about combinations.


The 14-person committees can be selected from a pool of 26 people in


    C%5B26%5D%5E14  ways = 26%21%2F%2814%21%2A12%21%29 =  = 9657700 ways.    ANSWER

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    - Problems on Combinations
    - OVERVIEW of lessons on Permutations and Combinations
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