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From a group of 8 women and 6 men, a committee of 3 men and 3 women is to be formed. In how many ways can the committee be formed if one man and one woman refuses to serve together?

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722
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784
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610
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896
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Solution

The correct option is B 784
1 man refuse to serve together say man A and Women B.
There are three conditions.
1. If man A is selected and B is not selected.
=7C2×5C3=210 (1)
2. If women B is selected and A is not selected.
=7C3×5C2=350
3. Both are not selected.
=7C3×5C3=224
Total Number of ways =784

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