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From a group of 7 men and 6 women, 5 persons are to be selected so that at least 3 men are on the committee. In how many ways can this be done?

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"At least" problems require you to sum all possible scenarios that meet or exceed the minimum requirement.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • 500
  • 525
  • 756
  • 625
  • 850
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Analyse options.

- Case 1 (3 Men, 2 Women): $^7C_3 \times ^6C_2 = 35 \times 15 = 525$. - Case 2 (4 Men, 1 Woman): $^7C_4 \times ^6C_1 = 35 \times 6 = 210$. - Case 3 (5 Men, 0 Women): $^7C_5 \times ^6C_0 = 21 \times 1 = 21$. - Total ways = $525 + 210 + 21 = 756$.
Step 2: Conclusion.

The committee can be formed in 756 ways. Final Answer: (c) 756
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