SOLUTION: How many committees can be formed of 6 people if there are 10 people to choose from?

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Question 308150: How many committees can be formed of 6 people if there are 10 people to choose from?
Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the nCr button on your calculator, with n=10 and r=6
You have 10 people to pick from, but only 6 will be chosen.

10 C 6 = 210

There are 210 possible committees.