Practice mode Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can a committee of 5 be formed from 9 people if one particular person must not be included?

Correct answer C. 56

Explanation

Leave out that particular person and choose all 5 members from the remaining 8 people: 8C5 = 8C3 = 56 ways.

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