Question

A committee of 12 is to be formed from 9 men and 8 women. In how many ways can this can be done if at least 5 women have to included in the committee

Answer 1

no:of members must be 12

the possibilities are

1. 5 women,7 men
2. 6 women,6 men
3. 7 women,5men
4. 8 women,4 men

only 4 possibilities because, there are only 8 women