SOLUTION: A group consists of 15 people: 5 Americans, 6 Canadians and 4 Mexicans. In how many ways can a sub-group of 4 consist of 1 American, 1 Mexican and 2 Canadians?

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Question 710197: A group consists of 15 people: 5 Americans, 6 Canadians and 4 Mexicans.
In how many ways can a sub-group of 4 consist of 1 American, 1 Mexican and 2 Canadians?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5 Americans CHOOSE 1) times (4 Mexicans CHOOSE 1) times (6 Canadians CHOOSE 2)

C(5,1)C(4,1)C(6,2) = (5)(4)(15) = 300 ways.

Edwin