A committee of 5 members is to be formed from 8 men and 5 women. How many committees can be formed if at least 2 women and 1 man have to present in the committee?
a) 800
b) 840
c) 880
d) 920
e) 996
The various possible cases are:
i. 2 women and 3 men = 5C2 × 8C3 = 10 × 56 = 560
ii. 3 women and 2 men = 5C3 × 8C2 = 10 × 28 = 280
iii. 4 women and 1 men = 5C4 × 8C1 = 5 × 8 = 40
Total = 560 + 280 + 40 = 880
Answer: c)