SOLUTION: In hospital, there are 12 nurses and 4 doctors ,then: if a committee of 4 nurses and 2 doctors is to be chosen. How many different possibilities are there?

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Question 1101327: In hospital, there are 12 nurses and 4 doctors
,then:
if a committee of 4 nurses and 2 doctors is to be chosen. How many different possibilities are there?

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the order of selection is immaterial, then there are 12 choose 4 nurses x 4 choose 2 doctors, or 495 x 6, or 2970 different possibilities for choosing the committee
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