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I'd say 15.. what is the answer?
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55.
8C3 - 3C3 => (8 * 7) - 1 = 56 -1 = 55
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Just to say that in my actual GMAT exam, I got a similar "committee" question. If you reach the high 40s, you better know your probability/combination concepts well.
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OA is 55 :-D

good work!
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Just to say that in my actual GMAT exam, I got a similar "committee" question. If you reach the high 40s, you better know your probability/combination concepts well.


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