Solve the problem.
-Find the number of different three-member committees that could be selected from the group of {Mary, Norman, Paula, Raymond, Sally} given that there must be two women and one man on the
Committee.
A)8
B)1
C)6
D)3

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are 3 women (Mary, Paula, Sally) and 2 men (Norman, Raymond). Choose 2 women from 3 (3C2 = 3 ways) and 1 man from 2 (2C1 = 2 ways). Multiply the combinations: 3 * 2 = 6.

Solve the Problem. -Find the Number of Different Three-Member Committees That Could Be