Solve the problem.
-Three student representatives are to be chosen from a group of five students: Andrew, Brenda, Chad, Dorothy, and Eric. In how many different ways can the representatives be chosen if two must be male and one female?
A) 2
B) 12
C) 4
D) 6

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are three males (Andrew, Chad, Eric) and two females (Brenda, Dorothy). We choose 2 males from 3 (3C2 = 3 ways) and 1 female from 2 (2C1 = 2 ways). Multiply the combinations: 3 * 2 = 6 ways.

Solve the Problem. -Three Student Representatives Are to Be Chosen from a Group