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There are four distinct pairs of brothers and sisters. In [#permalink] New post 12 Sep 2008, 08:36
There are four distinct pairs of brothers and sisters. In how many ways can a committee of 3 be formed and NOT have siblings in it?

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Re: combination [#permalink] New post 12 Sep 2008, 08:48
32 = C:

(8*6*4) / 3! ==>

8 = 4 pairs of sibling to choose from for the first seat
6 = 3 pairs of sibling to choose from for the second seat
4 = 2 pairs of sibling to choose from for the second seat
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3! = To get rid of the times you overcounted since order doesn't matter
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