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How many 3-member committees with at least one woman can be formed from a club?

I. The club has 4 women.
II. The club has 9 members.

  • A Statement I alone is sufficient, but Statement II alone is not sufficient
  • B Statement II alone is sufficient, but Statement I alone is not sufficient
  • C Each statement alone is sufficient
  • D Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient Correct
  • E Statements I and II together are not sufficient
Correct Answer: Option D

I alone: men unknown. Not sufficient.

II alone: women unknown. Not sufficient.

Together: 9C3 − 5C3 = 84 − 10 = 74. Sufficient.

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