Permutation & Combination · Question 2 · Easy
In how many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen from 8 people?
- 56
- 336
- 24
- 112
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 56
Explanation: Order does not matter, so it is 8C3 = (8 × 7 × 6)/(3 × 2 × 1) = 56.
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