A team has 5 men and 4 women. In how many ways can a group of 2 men and 2 women be chosen?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 60
- Step 1: Choose the men: ; choose the women: .
- Step 2: The choices are independent, so multiply: .
Answer
60.
Why not the others: 126: it ignores the gender requirement. 16: the two numbers are added instead of multiplied. 245: order is counted.
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