general math MCQ #1088

A delegation of 5 members has to be formed from 3 ladies and 5 gentlemen. In how many ways the delegation can be formed, if 2 particular ladies are always included in the delegation?

general math MCQ #1088

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A delegation of 5 members has to be formed from 3 ladies and 5 gentlemen. In how many ways the delegation can be formed, if 2 particular ladies are always included in the delegation?

    • A) 20
    • B) 54
    • C) 42
    • D) 60

    Answer: 20

    Explanation: With 2 specific ladies fixed, 3 more members are chosen from the remaining 6 (1 lady + 5 gents): C(6,3) = 20 ways.