Question

    A group consists of 6 boys and 8 girls. In how many ways

    can 2 boys and 3 girls be selected from the group?
    A 1040 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required number of ways = 6 C 2 × 8 C 3
    = (6! / (2! × 4!)) × (8! / (3! × 5!))
    = 15 × 56 = 840

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