Three gentlemen and three ladies are candidates for two vacancies. A voter has to vote for two candidates. In how many ways can one cast his vote?
Three gentlemen and three ladies are candidates for two vacancies. A voter has to vote for two candidates. In how many ways can one cast his vote? Correct Answer 15
There are 6 candidates and a voter has to vote for any two of them. So, the required number of ways is,$$\eqalign{ & { = ^6}{{\text{C}}_2} \cr & = \frac{{6!}}{{2! \times 4!}} \cr & = 15 \cr} $$