From a group of 10 people, how many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen?

A 30

B 120

C 720

D 1000

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

C(10,3) = 10!/(3!×7!) = (10×9×8)/(3×2×1) = 720/6 = 120.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "From a group of 10 people, how many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen?" is Option B: 120.

The other options — A) 30, C) 720, D) 1000 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: C(10,3) = 10!/(3!×7!) = (10×9×8)/(3×2×1) = 720/6 = 120.

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From a group of 10 people, how many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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