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      Question

      From a group of 8 girls and 7 boys, a committee of 9 is

      to be formed. In how many ways can the committee be formed if it must include at least 6 girls?
      A 1080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1155 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Case I: 6 girls and 3 boys
      Number of ways = 8C6 × 7C3 = 28 × 35 = 980 ways
      Case II: 7 girls and 2 boys
      Number of ways = 8C7 × 7C2 = 8 × 21 = 168 ways
      Case III: 8 girls and 1 boy
      Number of ways = 8C8 × 7C1 = 1 × 7 = 7 ways
      Total number of ways = 980 + 168 + 7 = 1155 ways

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