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Question 817460: A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group comprising 8 women and 5 men. In how many ways can the committee be formed, irrespective of gender differences?
Found 2 solutions by TimothyLamb, ewatrrr:
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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13*12*11 = 1716 ways
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group comprising 8 women and 5 men.

green%2813%29 people in the selection group

In how many ways can the committee be formed, irrespective of gender differences?

   13C3 = 286 ways