SOLUTION: From a group of 6 girls and 7 boys, how many 5-member committees consist of: members of the same gender? Multiple choice answers: a. 24 b. 15 c. 12 d. 27

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Question 1161680: From a group of 6 girls and 7 boys, how many 5-member committees consist of: members of the same gender?
Multiple choice answers:
a. 24
b. 15
c. 12
d. 27
Answer by greenestamps(13209) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can choose 5 of the 6 girls OR 5 of the 7 boys:

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