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A casting director wishes to find one male and one female to cast in his play. If he plans to audition 5 males and 8 females, in how many different ways can this be done?

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Data:

• 5 males

,

• 8 females

,

• Just 1 male and 1 female will be chosen.

Procedure:

• Number of ways for 1 male:


5C1=5

• Number of ways for 1 female:


8C1=8

• Number of ways to select one female and one male:


5\cdot8=40

Answer: 40

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