WAEC Further Mathematics 2015 Question 15

Question 15

Permutations and Combinations

In how many ways can a committee of five be selected from eight students if two particular students are to be included?

  1. A.20
  2. B.28
  3. C.54
  4. D.58
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (20)

Explanation

The two are already in; choose the other 3 from the remaining 6: ⁶C₃ = 20.