How many ways are there to select a subcommittee of 7 members from among a committee of 17?
Select
A) 22888 B) 19448 C) 28791 D) 27711 E) 12111
Explanation:   Since it does not matter what order the committee members are chosen in, the combination formula is used.   Committees are always a combination unless the problem states that someone like a president has higher hierarchy over another person. If the committee is ordered, then it is a permutation.   C(17,7)= 19,448   Answer: 19448) 19448
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How many ways are there to select a subcommittee of 7 members from among a committee of 17?