SOLUTION: 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?

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Question 650082: 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?
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Hi,

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?

Total choices - committees with NO girls = 12C3 - 8C3*4C0