A committee of 3 members is to be chosen from 7 candidates. In how many ways can it be done?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 35
- Step 1: Order does not matter, so use . Step 2. . Answer: 35. Why not the others: 210: That counts the order of selection. 21: That multiplies and . 70: That doubles the correct number.
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