Solve the problem.
-From 9 names on a ballot, a committee of 5 will be elected to attend a political national convention. How many different committees are possible?
A) 3,024
B) 15,120
C) 7,560
D) 126

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of different committees can be calculated using the combination formula C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!), where n is the total number of names and k is the number of names to choose. Here, C(9, 5) = 9! / (5! * (9-5)!) = 126.

Solve the Problem. -From 9 Names on a Ballot, a Committee of 5