SOLUTION: The senate in a certain state is compromised of 54 republicans, 44 democrats, and 2 independents? How many commities can be formed if there has to be 5 republicans and 2 democrats?

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Question 376315: The senate in a certain state is compromised of 54 republicans, 44 democrats, and 2 independents? How many commities can be formed if there has to be 5 republicans and 2 democrats?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
54C5 * 44C2 * 2C0
=3162510*946
=2,991,734,460
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Ed