The qualified applicant pool for three management trainee positions consists of four women and two men. How many different groups of applicants can be selected for the positions?
A)20
B)6
C)1
D)8
E)none of these choices

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of ways to choose 3 people from a pool of 6 is calculated using the combination formula C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!). Here, n = 6 and k = 3, so C(6, 3) = 6! / (3!3!) = 20.

The Qualified Applicant Pool for Three Management Trainee Positions Consists