In how many ways can a committee of 4 be chosen from 7 people?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Order does not matter, so use .
- Step 2: The value is .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you count ordered selections. is what you get if you multiply by . is what you get if you add an extra case.
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