JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 46

Question 46

Permutation and Combination

Find the number of committees of three that can be formed consisting of two men and one woman from four men and three women.

  1. A.3
  2. B.6
  3. C.18
  4. D.24
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (18)

Explanation

Choose 2 of 4 men (6 ways) and 1 of 3 women (3 ways): 6 × 3 = 18.