SOLUTION: In how many ways can a committee of nine be divided into two subcommittees, one having five members and the other having four?

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Question 788398: In how many ways can a committee of nine be divided into two subcommittees, one having five members and the other having four?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In how many ways can a committee of nine be divided into two subcommittees, one having five members and the other having four?
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When you pick 5 you autmatically pick 4.
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Ans: 9C5 = 126
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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