Question

An animal shelter has 15 cats and 12 dogs available for adoption. the shelter wants to select 6 cats and 4 dogs to feature in the adoption newsletter. in how many ways this can be done?

Answer 1

Answer: 2,477,475

Explanation:

choose 6 cats out of 15 and choose 4 dogs out of 12

₁₅C₆ x ₁₂C₄

5005 x 495

= 2,477,475