SOLUTION: In how many different ways can a panel of 12 jurors and 2 alternates be chosen from a group of 20 prospective jurors? I tried C(20,12)*C(20,2) but that was wrong and i'm not sure

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Question 348507: In how many different ways can a panel of 12 jurors and 2 alternates be chosen from a group of 20 prospective jurors?
I tried C(20,12)*C(20,2) but that was wrong and i'm not sure how to do it, thanks

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the 12 jurors are selected first and then the 2 alternates are chosen:
20C12 * 8C2 Otherwise: 20C14.
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Ed