A delegation of 5 members has to be formed from 3 ladies and 5 gentlemen. In how many ways the delegation can be formed, if 2 particular ladies are always included in the delegation?

Permutations and Combinations 11/06/2021

A. 20
B. 54
C. 42
D. 60

Explanation:

There are three ladies and five gentlemen and a committee of 5 members to be formed.

Number of ways such that two ladies are always included in the committee = ⁶C₃ = (6 * 5 * 4)/6 = 20.

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