A committee of 2 students is to be chosen from 12 candidates. In how many ways can this be done?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 66

  1. Step 1: Order does not matter, so use combinations: . Step 2. . Answer: 66. Why not the others: 132: That counts the order of selection. 24: That multiplies the two numbers. 78: That chooses from one extra candidate.

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