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?
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.