Question

From a group of 7 men and 6 women, five persons are to be selected to form committee so that at least 3 men are there on the committee. In how many ways can it be done?

Answer 1

Answer:

To form the committee the condition is there must be atleast 3 men , so the minimum number of men that should be in committee is 3. Then the ways are as follows.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) first where committee that consists of five men only.

2) out of 5 members, 1 woman and rest (4) are men

3) out of 5 members , 2 women and rest (3) are men.

Next step of including 3women are not possible as it will go against the condition ie; atleast 3 men in committe.

So there are 3 ways to select the members in the committee by satisfying the condition.