SOLUTION: There are 9 members on a board of directors. If they must form a subcommittee of 5 members, how man different subcommittees are possible?

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Question 441282: There are 9 members on a board of directors. If they must form a subcommittee of 5 members, how man different subcommittees are possible?
Answer by samanthajones(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if there are 8 and you need 5 you would have to take out 3 members