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A committee of 3 members is to be selected o of 3 men and 2 women. What is the probability that the committee has at least one women?


A) 1 / 10

B) 9 / 20

C) 9 / 10

D) 1 / 20

Correct Answer:
C) 9 / 10

Description for Correct answer:
Required probability = \( \large\frac{2C_1 \times 3C_2 + 2C_2 \times 3C_1}{5C_3} \)
= \( \large\frac{9}{10} \)

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