Practice mode Permutation and Combination

A group of 4 is to be chosen from 9 people, but two particular people refuse to be in the group together. In how many ways can the group be chosen?

Correct answer D. 105

Explanation

Total groups = 9C4 = 126. Groups containing both = 7C2 = 21. Allowed groups = 126 - 21 = 105.

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