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A committee of 5 is to be formed from 7 men and 5 women with at least 3 women. In how many ways can this be done?

  • A 246 Correct
  • B 210
  • C 792
  • D 350
Correct Answer: Option A

3W 2M: 10 × 21 = 210

4W 1M: 5 × 7 = 35

5W: 1

Total = 246

Trap: 210 counts only exactly 3 women.

Answer: 246

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