A. 165
B. 185
C. 205
D. 225
Explanation:
Total number of persons in the committee = 5 + 6 = 11
Number of ways of selecting group of eight persons = ¹¹C₈ = ¹¹C₃ = (11 * 10 * 9)/(3 * 2) = 165 ways.
Correct Answer: 165 ✔
Last Updated: February 07, 2020
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