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Chelsea has 5 roses and 2 jasmines. A bouquet of 3 flowers i
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Chelsea has 5 roses and 2 jasmines. A bouquet of 3 flowers is to be formed. In how many ways can it be formed if at least one jasmine must be in the bouquet?
(A) 5
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 35
(E) 40
(A) 5
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 35
(E) 40
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Re: Chelsea has 5 roses and 2 jasmines. A bouquet of 3 flowers i
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Chelsea has 5 roses and 2 jasmines. A bouquet of 3 flowers is to be formed. In how many ways can it be formed if at least one jasmine must be in the bouquet?
(A) 5
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 35
(E) 40
(A) 5
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 35
(E) 40
Here,
Let us consider the possibilities::
CASE I
1 rose and 2 jasmines which can be arranged in = 5C1 * 2C2 = 5
CASE II
2 roses and 1 jasmines which can be arranged in = 5C2 * 2C1 = 20
Therefore the total no. of possibilities = 20 + 5 = 25
