Practice mode Permutation and Combination

A committee of 5 is to be chosen from 6 men and 4 women so that it contains at least 2 women. In how many ways can this be done?

Correct answer C. 186

Explanation

Cases: 2W3M = 6 x 20 = 120, 3W2M = 4 x 15 = 60, 4W1M = 1 x 6 = 6. Total = 120 + 60 + 6 = 186.

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