Solve the problem.
-From 8 names on a ballot, a committee of 5 will be elected to attend a political national convention. Howmany different committees are possible?
A)56
B)6,720
C)336
D)3,360

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The number of different committees can be calculated using combinations, as the order of selection does not matter. The formula for combinations is C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n-r)!), where n is the total number of items to choose from, and r is the number of items to choose. Here, n = 8 and r = 5, so C(8, 5) = 8! / (5!3!) = 56.

Solve the Problem. -From 8 Names on a Ballot, a Committee of 5