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Question 840933: a committee of 5 people must be selected from 5 men and 8 women. How many ways can a selection be done if there are at least 3 women on the committee?
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Hi,

a committee of 5 people must be selected from 5 men and 8 women. 13 people in ALL.

How many ways can a selection be done if there are at least 3 women on the committee?

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