From a group of 6 men and 8 women, 5 persons are to be selected to form a committee so that exactly 4 men are there in the committee. In how many ways can it be done? a. 120 b. 100 c. 80 d. 64
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This can be done in C(6,4) ways, which is equal to 6! / (4! * 2!) = 15 ways. Show more…
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