In how many ways can a panel of 3 people be chosen from a group of 5 people?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Order does not matter, so use . Step 2. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** counts ordered selections; multiplies instead of choosing; uses a wrong factorial.
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